Former Kytherian Association of Australia President Emmanuel Alfieris passes away

·

The former President of the Kytherian Association of Australia (KAA), Emmanuel Alfieris has 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.

Mr Alfieris was a much-loved member of Sydney’s Greek community, having been President of the KAA from 2018 to 2022. As President, Mr Alfieris was an advocate for the youth to ensure Kytherian culture is passed onto the next generation.

He also served as a volunteer and Board member at All Saints Greek Orthodox Parish and Community at Belmore for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife Louise and two children.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

5,000 years beneath our feet: A Kytherian dig that needs us

This month, a team of archaeologists from the University of Sydney is starting to dig into 5,000 years of our story there.

Antipodean Palette 2026 to celebrate the continuing story of Greek Australian culture

Antipodean Palette has become one of the most significant annual cultural events in Melbourne's Greek Australian calendar.

Thousands of free water-saving kits to be distributed across Cyprus

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to tackle water scarcity by distributing thousands of free water-saving devices to households and businesses.

Steve Maras confident Adelaide’s Rundle St will rebound despite rising vacancies

Rundle Street’s vacancy rate has risen above 10 per cent, reflecting pressures facing retailers across Australia.

Climate change threatens ancient island of Delos

The ancient island of Delos, one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage location.

You May Also Like

Mytilenian house in Sydney becomes home to Eremea Services in a heartfelt community launch

The Mytilenian House in Canterbury has officially become a new hub for Eremea services, marking a significant milestone in aged care.

Greek and gay Down Under: Speaking to the diaspora’s queer community

As the world celebrates Pride Month, the Greek Australian community finds itself reflecting on its own journey.

Dr Alexander Kalloniatis receives prestigious Australian Defence Minister’s Award

Defence operations analyst, Dr Alexander Kalloniatis, has been awarded Defence Minister’s Award for Achievement in Science and Technology.