Family and friends said a heart wrenching farewell today to much-loved George Adalis who passed away on Tuesday aged just 51.

His funeral service was held this morning. George, who owned Charlies SuperSpar, was a renowned businessman who was a fervent support of a range of local charities, sporting events and other projects.

Tributes were read out by daughter, Muzzi, friend, Rob Burns, while the service was led by Pastor Peter Hambidge at Melusi Mission. Afterwards, the family hosted a light lunch for funeral goers at the Greek Orthodox Church in Glencoe where local musician, Lucky Mathamo, paid musical tribute to George.

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See Wednesday’s Courier for more tributes to our beloved George Adalis.

The Courier expresses deepest condolences to George’s wife, Jane, and daughters, Kiki, Peta, Muzzi and Georgie and to his father, Charlie Adalis and the entire family.

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