Frances Stratis, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born on July 21, 1926 in Andros, Greece, to the late Theodore and Katina ( Doukisa) Nerris. Along with her husband Paul, she owned the Crosstown Diner in the Bronx until their retirement. She loved to create needlepoint artwork for her friends and family. Her favorite Bible verse was Psalm 23 "The Lord is my Shepherd". Frances is survived by her son Theodore Stratis and his wife Katie, her grandchildren Alexander and Paul, her great grandchildren Michael and Olivia, her sisters Anna and Adrienne, and her daughter-in-law Georgette. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Paul Stratis in 2016, and her son Nicholas Stratis in 1979, as well as her two brothers Anthony and George Nerris. The family will receive friends on Friday morning February 24, 2023 from 10 to 11 AM at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle. A funeral mass will take place at 11 AM. Interment to follow in Greenwood Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.