With great sadness, but with hope in the Resurrection, we share the news that our beloved sister +Julia Gavrilova reposed in Our Lord in the evening of Friday, August 25. Fr. John & Peggy were visiting with her and had just finished singing the Akathist hymn “Glory to God for all things”.
+Julia had been ill for several months with cancer, and her condition rapidly deteriorated this week. Fr. John was able to visit her on numerous occasions to pray with her, anoint her with Holy Unction, and give her Holy Communion.
Everyone in our community knows +Julia as a devoted, loving, humble, and peaceful person. She was an ever-present parishioner, choir singer, and member of our parish council. We are all deeply saddened at this parting, but in faith and love will now bear her onward with our prayers.
The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Wake
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, Dix Hills, NY
7:00 – 9:00 PM
A panikhida (memorial service, approx. 40 mins.) will be served at 8:00 PM
Funeral
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, Dix Hills, NY
10:00 AM
The burial will follow at Huntington Rural Cemetery
A memorial meal will follow the burial at The Bryant in Huntington Station at around 1:00 PM.
May the memory of the newly-departed +Yuliya be eternal!
(Above, +Yuliya on the radiant day of Pascha, holding her little friend Theophan, whom she called “Fofa”)
I first met Julia 6 years ago as a work colleague. Because our company has always been fully remote, we didn’t get to see each other often but I enjoyed our connection–talking about family, and leaning on one another for support at work. Over the years, I got to know her for her tender heart, quiet nature, and brilliant mind. I am grateful that I was able to visit her back in June when she was in the hospital. She was such a wonderful person and I will miss her fiercely.
You will always remain my friend, mentor, guiding force…
Julia was an amazing colleague and mentor with XCentium. I always looked forward to our holiday party to talk to her about her pets. Her clear abundance of love for her animals showed the type of person she was, I admired her dearly, she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Julia.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Julia for a couple of days and she was an absolute joy to work with.
I hope her soul may rest in peace.
Sending you love & comfort, Julia! Great knowing you. You will be deeply missed.
God bless you, Julia. We will keep you in our hearts.
This is such a sad news to hear!
My deepest condolences go out to her family during this difficult time.
All respect and prayers for Julia Gavrilova.
This is very sad and shocking news.
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Julia’s friends, colleagues and family. May her soul rest in peace.
Julia was one of the most amazing person I worked with. She was always direct and precisely focused on work. She will always remain in our hearts and will be deeply missed.
You were the most intelligent woman I came across and am proud that I got a chance to work with you. Rest in peace, Julia!
Julia always left a great impression on everyone she met. From her wide range of knowledge leading to technical deep dives, to fun light-heated conversations, she was always a joy to chat with. May she rest in peace.