Tributes are flowing today for the former President of the Kytherian Association of Australia (KAA), Emmanuel Alfieris who passed away suddenly at the age of 53.
Mr Alfieris passed away in Sydney on Wednesday, July 17 after a heart attack during a soccer match. He is survived by his dad George, wife Louise and two children.
Mr Alfieris was a much-loved member of Sydney’s Greek community, having been President of the KAA from 2018 to 2022. He also served as a volunteer and Board member at All Saints Greek Orthodox Parish and Community at Belmore for a number of years.
In a statement to The Greek Herald, current President of the KAA, Barbara Zantiotis said she was “devastated at his sudden passing” and he will be dearly missed.
“Emmanuel, a proud Kytherian, was a vibrant, vivacious, generous and kind man whose love for our beautiful island knew no bounds,” Ms Zantiotis said. “The Board and I extend our sincerest condolences to his beautiful family at this difficult time. Eternal be his memory.”
In a post on Facebook, the All Saints Greek Orthodox Parish and Community at Belmore remembered Mr Alfieris as “a man of integrity, vision and much love.”
“He was a big supporter of all initiatives undertaken by both our Parish and School. For this we are grateful. Emmanuel’s kind spirit and warmth will be missed,” the post reads.
President of the Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney, Peter Psomas also passed on his condolences to the Alfieris family in a comment on Facebook.
“A good man gone too soon,” Mr Psomas wrote.
Other Greek community members have also expressed their shock at Mr Alfieris’ sudden passing, with many saying he was a “kind and generous” who would never be forgotten.
