Orestis Adam Manis Obituary (1946

Orestis Manis, 79, a resident of the Portland community passed away on March 13, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Orestis was born in Athens, Greece on March 14, 1946. He was the second of three children born to Adam and Eleni Manis. In 1972, Orestis moved to New York City where his brother lived. In 1977, he met his future wife, Athanasia. Her brother suggested she call Orestis after meeting him, and his intuition was correct. Athanasia and Orestis had an immediate connection and were united in marriage on February 24, 1978. They made their first home together in New York City and together, had a daughter, Glykeria. Orestis was a proud member of Local 30 Operating Engineers in New York City. Orestis and Athanasia worked together for a period in time in Manhattan, NY in the earlier years of their marriage at B. Altman's & Co. Following this period of time, he later dedicated his work at the Fashion Institute of Technology, in Manhattan. He was very proud of his work, known for his punctuality and reliability. Orestis loved living in New York. Whether walking around the city, going to shows with his daughter, or watching a Mets game. He was a good cook and could make a great steak, but he loved eating out at restaurants. He enjoyed taking summer family vacations to the beach and listening to traditional Greek music, Rebetiko. In 2024, Orestis and Sia moved to Oregon to be near their daughter. He missed NYC, however, fell in love quickly with the plentiful greenery and trees of Oregon. He is preceded in death by his parents; Adam and Eleni, and brother; Stelios Manis. He is survived by his loving wife, Sia; his daughter, Glykeria; son-in-law, Alexander; and his sister, Panayiota.