PIERAKOS - Eugenia M. (nee Manicas) June 6, 1935 - June 22, 2025 Of South Buffalo, NY, formerly of Batavia, NY. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late James L. Pierakos; devoted mother of Magdalina "Meg" (James) Gifford, Anastasia "Stacy" (Michael) Roeder, Theodora "Theo" (James) Lambert, Athena (Joseph) Schmidt, Ilia (Michael) Beecher and Thalia (Daniel) Dierken; proud grandma of Alexandra (Michael) Constantino, Molly Gifford, Chase Gifford, Preston Gifford, Tyler (Caroline Lodinsky) Roeder, Stephanie (Alan) Kowalewski, Karras (Naoko) Lambert, Nikolas "Niko" Lambert, Allegra (Kevin) Fronczak, Maxwell (Marissa) Schmidt, Mitchell Schmidt, Lyra Schmidt, Tessa Schmidt, Jonathan "Jack" Beecher and Claire Beecher and 9 great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Theodore P. and Esther (Calcagno) Manicas; sister of the late Peter (late Ti) Manicas; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. No prior visitation. A Funeral Service will be held privately by the family. Eugenia was a past president of the Buffalo Academy of the Visual and Performing Arts PTA, and served as an Erie County Elections Inspector for many years. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com