Obituaries & Memorials
Honoring the lives of members of our community.
Maria Calombaris Adamidis
Maria Calombaris Adamidis, wife of Konstandinos and mother of Kristy and Sonia, passed away on September 6, 2025. Funeral services will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media, PA.
Andrew G. Tsaldaris
The Wilmington Greek-American community mourns Andrew G. Tsaldaris, 72, remembered for his devotion to family, generosity, and lifelong ties to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Zino Kazakis
Zino Kazakis, born in Velvento, Greece, in 1937, came to America in 1956 and built a life rooted in hard work, family, and community. From painting bridges to starting Philadelphia’s first Greek soccer team, and later running Acropolis Pizza, he…
Rodolfos “Rudy” Tomazos
Rodolfo “Rudy” Tomazos passed away at 100. From serving in the King’s guard in Greece to running a barbershop and driving a taxi in New York, he is remembered as a devoted husband, loyal friend, and proud member of the…
George K. Pouleres
George K. Pouleres, 82, of Linwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kallemasia, Chios, Greece, he was the cherished son of the late Konstantinos and Evyenia (Fountas) Pouleres and the…
John Kevgas
John Kevgas, 83, joined our Lord on June 24, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to George and Katherine Kevgas and raised in Methuen, Massachusetts. Family was the most important thing to John, and there was nothing more…
Andrew Mitoulis
Philadelphia, PA – The Greek-American community of Philadelphia is mourning the loss of Andrew Mitoulis, who passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at the age of 95. He passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, just as…
George Stefanidis
George Evangelos Stefanidis passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on July 14, 1928, in Lechovo, Florina—a mountain village in northwestern Greece where the foundations of his character were shaped early on.…
Maria Zonios Goumas
Maria Zonios Goumas passed away on April 7, 2025, leaving behind a quiet absence that says more than words ever could. Born on December 10, 1961, in Megalo Peristeri, Greece, Maria carried her village with her wherever she went. The…
Rev. Dr. George Papademetriou
The Greek Orthodox community mourns the loss of Rev. Dr. George C. Papademetriou, who passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 92. Father George, as he was affectionately known, leaves behind a legacy marked by humility,…
George Psihalinos
George Psihalinos, the founder of Nick’s Pizzeria and a pillar of the Greek-American community, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Surrounded by his loving family, he left behind a legacy of hard…
Marina Angel
The legal, academic, and Greek-American community lost a formidable advocate earlier this month. Marina Angel, Professor Emerita at Temple University Beasley School of Law, passed away on February 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship, mentorship, and tireless work…