The funeral service for Georgios Schinakis, the former councillor of the community of Saint Dimitrios in Astoria, and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was held on the morning of Thursday, January 11, 2024.
The Cathedral of St. Demetrius in Astoria was filled with Greek expatriates who gathered to pay their respects and witness the emotional funeral ceremony led by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzus and numerous priests from New York and New Jersey also officiated.
The presence of Nikos Papaioannou, the current president of St. Demetrios of Astoria, along with several former presidents and community leaders, added a poignant touch to the event. The attendance of Koula Kalogera, the president of the Chian Federation, accompanied by executives and presidents of the Federation of Chians, members of the Order of the Lords of Apostle Andrew of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and representatives from the Leadership 100, was deeply moving for all those present.
The purpose of their presence was to convey condolences and offer unwavering support to Georgios Schinakis’ grieving family, including his wife Maria, children Eleni and Dimitris, and grandchildren Maria, Spyros, Georgia, and Dimitrios. Additionally, they expressed sympathy and support to the families of Stylianos and Angeliki Zervoudis, and Evangelos and Athena Zervoudis, expressing gratitude for their generosity and significant contributions to the Greek community and the Church.
Author: Dimitris Tsakas
Source and photos: anamniseis.net / Article translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas