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AHEPA Chapter 69 Delivers Meals At The St. Thomas Senior Center
Cherry Hill, NJ – During this year of the pandemic, AHEPA chapters have provided assistance to communities worldwide. Wellness checks, assistance to front liners, care packages, blood and plasma donations, healthcare research are amongst a…
Despo Solomou
Despo Solomou, 72, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Despo was born in Famagusta, Cyprus, and was the late Yiannis’ daughter and the late Thekla (Psatha) Mousoupetrou. For the past…
Rev. Fr. James J. Laliberte
Rev. Fr. James J. Laliberte The Reverend Father James J. Laliberte, 84, of Cumru Township, passed away December 12, 2020, at the Mifflin Center, where he was a guest since November 3rd. He was the…
George Tahopoulos
George Tahopoulos passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old. Born in Eratyra Kozanis, Greece, George came to America on a steamship in April 1955…
AHEPA Commends the United States’ Decision to Impose Sanctions on Turkey
AHEPA commends the United States’ decision today to impose sanctions on Turkey for its procurement of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates. “Turkey has demonstrated it is an unreliable…
Archbishop Elpidophoros To Celebrate Liturgy Service Sunday At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will visit St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church this Sunday, December 13, 2020. His Eminence will celebrate the Divine Liturgy that will be broadcast live on…
Evan’s Pizza Sweets for the Holidays
Greek pastries for the holidays are a perfect way to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Baklava, Melomakaronia, Bougatsa, Kourabiedes, and a lot more, made fresh and traditional by your neighborhood store – Evans…
Philip Nicolaides, A Life Of Service In The Greek Community
Since immigrating to the United States in 1969 from Giannina Greece, Philip Nicolaides has spent a life of service to churches, societies, and the Federation. Throughout the past half-century, he has been a pillar, preserving…
Despina Raggousis
Despina Raggousis was born June 29, 1930, in Ano Poroia, Serres, Greece. She was one of six children born to Iraklis and Anastasia Papadopoulos. Despina passed away peacefully with her loving daughter by her side…
Ahepans Provide Thanksgiving Meals, Clothing To Individuals In Need
Ahepans are conveying their “thanks” by giving back to vulnerable populations in their communities. In memory of John Sempeles, Chapter 64, Harrisburg, PA, donated $2,000 to four local charities to help feed those in need.…
Michail Boulas
Michail Boulas was born in the village of Lagada on the island of Chios, Greece, on April 27, 1949. He was one of nine children born to Isidoros and Paraskevi Boulas. At age 71, he…
Timmy Papanicolas – An AHEPAN Immigrant Makes It In America
In 1951, a nineteen-year-old bellhop in Athens read something that would change his life. Timmy Papanicolas saw an announcement in a Greek newspaper about a new U.S. visa program. Through the American Hellenic Educational Progressive…
