It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather Sotiris Kalou.

He passed away peacefully at home in his sleep aged 81 on Sunday 6 th June 2021. He leaves behind his much loved wife Eleni, daughter Anastasia and four grandchildren, George, Elizabeth, Sotiri and Nicholas and four great grandchildren.

Sotiris was born and raised in Cyprus in the village of Akanthou. In 1960, aged 21 he came to London where he met is beloved wife Eleni and were married the following year. This year they would have celebrated 60 years of happy marriage. They had two children Anastasia and George.

He worked as a shoemaker, but due to ill health he had to retire early. He was always happiest when surrounded by and caring for his family. He would bring them all together as often as possible by cooking his famous souvla. He loved spending time in his garden which was his sanctuary.

He was a humble man and never had a bad word to say, he only wished the best for everybody. He will be fondly remembered for his cheeky smile which many people commented on, including the staff at the Whittington Hospital where he became well known.

For those wishing to make a donation, we have set up a Just Giving page as well as, a box at the church and cemetery to raise money for the Cardiology Department at the Whittington Hospital, where he was compassionately looked after and cared for.