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Constance Dena Calamas
March 2, 1924 — March 13, 2018
Constance was born in Charleston on March 2, 1924, a daughter of Nicholas P. and Ethel P. Lempesis. She was educated in Charleston area schools and graduated from Memminger High School. Constance was employed by the U. S. Postal Service before joining the family business, a neighborhood grocery store located at 1 Council St. She and her sister owned and operated the Tower Restaurant for many years. Constance dedicated her life to her parents and her family.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Thomas Haley, Happy Lempesis, Peter Lempesis, Chris and Greg Lempesis, Dianne Lempesis Rustin, Pamela, Joanne, Sharon, Happy Lempesis III, Jess Lempesis and Claudia Lempesis. In Lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions in her memory to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race St., Charleston, SC 29403, or to any Charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Flower Delivery Information
Saturday, March 17, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
James A. McAlister Funeral Home
The Family Will Receive Friends
Sunday, March 18, 2018
3:00 - 5:00 pm
James A. McAlister Funeral Home
Trisagion
Sunday, March 18, 2018
4:30 - 5:00 pm
James A. McAlister Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Monday, March 19, 2018
11:00 - 11:45 am
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
Interment
Monday, March 19, 2018
12:15 - 12:30 pm
Live Oak Memorial Gardens
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