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London Cypriot community mourns the loss of popular Dimitris (Jim) Demetriou

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London Cypriot community mourns the loss of popular Dimitris (Jim) Demetriou

Dimitris (Jim) Demetriou sadly passes away.

Dimitris sadly passed away peacefully on friday 1st of March 2019 at the age of 66.

He leaves behind his son Andreas, daughter Elena, brother Costakis ,father in law Andreas , sisters in law Clea and Zoya , brothers in law Bab and Terry , son in law Junior and dog Bella Fifi as well as nephews , nieces and family. He is now reunited with his wife Nethi.

Dimitris the son of Andreas and Violanda Hadjidemetriou was born 14th January 1953 in Larnaca, Cyprus and came to London at the age 0f 9 years old. He was the oldest of three brothers followed by Costa and Vladimir. Vladimir sadly passed away 11 months ago.

Jimmy as known by many went to Creighton School in Muswell Hill followed by Tottenham College of Technology , West London College of technology and the Polyecthnic of Central London to qualify as a Quantity building surveyor.

He always had an interest in politics and fulfilled the role of President of the students Union at Tottenham College. He was very devoted to his family and friends and looked out for all of them.

The funeral service will take place on Monday 11th March 2019 at 11.00am followed by the burial and wake all at the location Green Acres, Epping Forest, Kiln Road, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6AD. Telephone 01992 523863.

Email info. epping@greenacrescelebrate.co.uk

It was Jimmys wish that no black clothes be worn as the day will be one of celebration and not of mourning. Instead of flowers there will be a donation box for the Margaret Centre hospice.

Parikiaki Newspaper would like to express their condolences to the family.