The funeral service of Costas Kaounides who sadly passed away last week in Barnet hospital at the age of 91, will be held on Tuesday 29th March 2016, 10am at the Greek Orthodox Church, of St John the Baptist Church in Wightman Road, London N8 0LY.
He will be laid to rest in Cyprus Thursday 31st March 2016, where a service will be held at 3pm at the Greek Orthodox Church St Constantinou and Helen in Nicosia, Cyprus followed by the burial.
Costas was born in Assia Cyprus and was married to Beatrice who was born in the USA but of Cypriot origin who sadly passed away seven years ago. He leaves behind three children, Lakis, Carolina and Monica and five grandchildren, Erica, Yianni, Adam, Christina, and Natasa. Costas was the co founder and first General Secretary of Omonia FC in Cyprus. He also worked as a Journalist for Parikiaki in London and Haravgi in Cyprus.
He was Co Founder of Omonia FC in London and is an Honorary President of the Club. He was also a committee member of the KOPA Football League for several years.