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John Tzitzis
John Tzitzis, born in Piraeus Greece, passed away in Philadelphia on January 13, 2018, at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife Mary and children Nicholas, Sophia, and Socrates. John’s funeral…
Topazi And Paounis Concert Raises Funds For Philadelphia Independence Day Parade
Upper Darby, PA – On Saturday night the Greek community brought in the new year with a for a Greek concert that featured Katerina Topazi and Theodore Paounis. Funds from the event benefited the Greek…
PGBL: Rockets Fall To Kings After Five Overtimes
Upper Darby, PA – It was the game of the year that seemed to have no ending in sight. Five overtimes, yes it took five overtimes before a victor could emerge from this matchup. Last…
St. Sophia Ladies Philoptochos to host Trivia Nite
The Ladies Philoptochos of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church is hosting a winter fundraiser title “Trivia Nite.” The event is scheduled to take place on January 27th, 2018. Doors will open at 6 pm, while…
Federation Announces Parade Recipients at Ikarian Annual Vasilopita Ceremony
Pennsauken, NJ – The Ikarian House was the scene of the annual Vasilopita Cutting ceremony last night. The annual event hosted by the Ikarians also featured the post-New Year annual 1st meeting of the Federation…
Sounds Of The Motherland, Yiannis Roussos Plays The Santouri
Yiannis (John) Rousos is one of only a dozen or so musicians in the United States that plays the Greek Santouri. He first fell in love with the instrument in 1970, when his girlfriend, Georgia,…
Alexander Tanos
Alexander J. Tanos passed away on January 4, 2018. He was the beloved brother of Elliott (Nicky), Elizabeth and Ellaina. Loving uncle of Christopher. Also survived by many extended family and friends. His funeral service…
Pictures οf The Year 2017
In the Philadelphia Greek community, It was a year marked by transitions and milestones. Several churches, St. Thomas of Cherry Hill and St. Demetrios of Upper Darby celebrated their 50th and 75th anniversaries. While St.…
Theodore And Alice Mandras
Theodore and Alice Mandras were together on his 91st birthday in September 2017 – as they were for all of their 64-year marriage. They passed one day apart – Ted, age 91, on December 27th…
Vasiliki Tatsis
Vasiliki Tatsis passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Anestis, the loving mother of Andonis and Effie (George), and the cherished grandmother of Parthena and Konstantina.…
2018 St. Demetrios New Year’s Dance
Upper Darby, PA – Bring in the New Year at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church this year, on December 31st, 2017. The annual new year’s Eve celebration is a staple event in the Greek-American community…
The Tradition Continues, Pontian Akritai Bring In Christmas
Upper Darby, PA – Dressed in traditional folk attire and carrying replica oil lamps, the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia brought in the sounds of Christmas. Sharing the traditional sounds of Christmas Pontian Greek has been…
