Family and friends gathered at the Cretan Brotherhood Hall in Brunswick East this week to bid farewell to Nikos Dimopoulos, who passed away three weeks ago at the age of 83.
The tribute event, filled with music and heartfelt words, highlighted his profound impact on the Greek community and beyond.
Speakers during the event included Nikos’ partner, Alex Ellert, his sons Stefanos and Giorgos, his niece, and close friends Dimitris Bosinakis, Nikos Tsaktsiras, Theodoros Markos, Cavell Zangalis, Fion Skiotis, Giorgos Konstantinidis, and Christos Karamarkos.
Each shared cherished memories and stories of their time with Dimopoulos, shedding light on his multifaceted personality, including his social, political, and professional contributions.
Born in Doxa, Arcadia in 1942, he moved to Athens during his youth, where he lived and worked through the 1950s and early 1960s. In 1965, he migrated to Australia.
Throughout his life, he was known for his reflective, tolerant, and friendly nature, his love for books and ideas, music, discussions, and particularly his compassion for children and the struggles of others.
A committed active citizen, Dimopoulos was involved in various political and social movements, including the Communist Party of Australia, Demokritos, and the renewal Left in Greece. He also served on the Board of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria from 1994 to 2006.
During the tribute, a small photographic exhibition chronicled Nikos’ life, with documents from his file in the Australian Secret Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) also on display, adding a unique historical layer to the event.
