Roula

Belezos

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Roula (Stamatopoulos) Belezos, who passed away on the morning of November 14, 2026, at the age of 86.

Roula was born on September 14, 1940, in Gianieka, a small village nestled in the Arcadia region of the Peloponnese in Greece, to her parents, John and Angela Stamatopoulos. Her journey eventually brought her to Toronto, Ontario, before she made her way to the United States in 1964, where she would build a life filled with family, love, and lasting memories.

Throughout her life, Roula had a passion for making others feel beautiful. She worked as a hair dresser in several salons before spending many years owning and operating Roula’s Beauty Salon in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Her work was more than a career; it was a reflection of the care and kindness she so naturally extended to others.

Roula was truly one of a kind, with a personality that could light up a room. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a quick wit, and a love for dancing that reflected her joyful spirit. She brought laughter and life to those around her, always leaving people with a smile and a memory to cherish. Beneath her lively personality was a generous heart and a deep compassion for the people she loved.

One of the many ways Roula expressed her love was through her cooking. She was especially known for the wonderful Greek dishes she lovingly prepared and shared with family and friends. Her cooking brought people together, creating moments filled with laughter, tradition, and love that will continue to be cherished by those who gathered around her table.

Above all, family held a special place in Roula's heart. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 62 years, Vasilios Belezos; her son, Elias Belezos; and former wife Judy Belezos. And her daughter, Phyllis Belezos Mantell and her husband, Paul Mantell.

Roula's love and legacy lives on through her granddaughters, Alexis Witkes and her husband, Mitch, Gina Belezos, and Mia Belezos, as well as her great-grandsons, Miles Witkes and Andreas Sacco.

She is also survived by her brother, Constantine Stamatopoulos, and his wife, Helen, of Toronto, Canada, along with their children, and their families. She is also survived by her sister, Bessie Spanogiannis, her late husband George and their children.

Roula was predeceased by her brothers, George and Nikos. She leaves behind George's wife, Nikki, Nikos's wife, Dora and their families.

While her absence will be deeply felt, Roula leaves behind a lifetime of love, laughter, treasured memories, and traditions that will continue through generations of her family. Even the simplest moments will never be forgotten, she will be remembered not only for the beautiful life she lived, but for the way she made life a little brighter for everyone around her.

May her memory be eternal.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11AM at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 514 Parker Street, Boston, MA. Visitation will be held prior to the Funeral Service from 10AM to 11AM at the church. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the above named church,

Burial will be held immediately following the Funeral Service at The Gardens Cemetery, 670 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA.