Despina Gerolano: Funeral in a narrow circle – Family Appeal – Newsbomb – News

in a close family circle The funeral will take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 20 Ha Miss Gerulano Cremation in Ritsuna at 17:30.

The family, in a statement, asked that anyone wishing to support the Benaki Museum’s work in place of Wreaths, should make a deposit to the following account:

ALPHA BANK

Account number: 369 00 2002 000759

IBAN: GR31 0140 3690 3690 0200 2000759

Swift Code (BIC): CRBAGRAAXXX

In the justification of the deposit, please indicate the name of the depositor and “the memory of Despina Gerolano”.

Elefsina Cultural Capital and Benaki Museum bid farewell to Despina Girolano

the Elefsina cultural capital And Benaki MuseumSay goodbye to Despina Gerolano who “passed away” on Tuesday, April 18th.

«Her mark will forever be linked to the foundation of this cultural capital, but also to the future of Elefsina, the city that Despina loved dearly, with self-respect and selflessness.This was stated in the announcement of the Elefsina Cultural Capital for Europe 2023.

«Today, World Heritage Day commemorates the loss of its unique harbinger: you»

Announcing the cultural city of Elefsina, the capital of Europe 2023

“With indescribable pain, we say goodbye to Despina Girollano, our President, the soul and shining light of the cultural capital, which for decades linked her life with modern Greek culture. Thanks to her ingenuity, openness, commitment, education, kindness and smile, the city of Eleusina was able to attract global cultural attention. Her mark will forever be associated with the foundation of this The cultural capital, but also with the future of Elefsina, the city that Despina loved dearly, with respect and selflessness.

Everyone who worked with her owed her a huge debt of gratitude.
Because of the devastation, we offer our deepest condolences to her family.

A note before we move on to the direct, unmissable second-singular title of you, our dear Despina,

Today, World Heritage Day commemorates the loss of its unique harbinger: you.

Time is not fair when it does not stop even for a moment!

So in case I realize what happened to us…

From this moment on, let this indescribable mourning for us become a song and an epic in honor of you, our priceless song. This capital of culture acquires from today a historical uniqueness: it faithfully dedicates itself to a city and a man!

In honor of you, our beloved, each of us will make this sad, inexpressible strength and debt. Eleusis, your constellation and you smile!

And let the songs find you wherever you are,

To shine wherever you are!

A toast to Despina

“He is only satisfied with the resurrection.”

On behalf of 2023 Elefsis Cultural Capital of Europe

Nana Spiropoulou (CEO) and Michael Marmarinos (General Technical Director).

Announcing the Benaki Museum

«For more than thirty years, she has concluded with her contribution the course and work of the Museum»

Miss Girolano (02.04.1958 – 18.04.2023)

The Management Committee and the staff of the Benaki Museum deeply regret the loss of Despina Gerolano, a member of the Foundation’s Administrative Committee.

For more than thirty years, through her contribution, she has concluded the course and the work of the museum, influencing many of our fellow human beings with her tireless hard work and social work. As a creative force for museum sales, it has supported the artisans and creators of the Greek space. Her knowledge and aesthetics have helped keep many traditional techniques alive.

The light of her presence, her smile and her deep humanity leaves a special imprint on the museum and remains in the memory of everyone who met her and in the memory of every member of the Benaki Museum family.”