Migrants- Simi
Family Name: | Sarri |
Name: | Fotini |
Year of Birth: | 1946 |
Father's Name: | Nikolaos (Pedi, Simi) |
Mother's Name: | Despina Gialouraki (Pedi, Simi) |
Siblings: | Elias |
Year of Arrival in Australia: | 1960 |
Sponsor: | Nikoloas Sarris (my father) |
Married: | Elias Velios (Galata, Messologhi) |
Children: | Sotiria (Sue), Dimitrios, Despina |
City of Residence: | Sydney, Australia |
Livelihood: | Small Business- shops |
Above: As a very young child. L-R: Vasilia, my mother, Despina, myself and Athina Kalafata.
Above Right: On my way to school. With my mother, Despina, and brother, Elias.
Above: A Primary School photograph. Our teacher was Mr Manolas. I am in the second row, fifth from the left, wearing the dark top. I remember we were told to wear our worst clothes as the photograph was to be used in the island's application for further aid from UNRRA.
Above: With my friend, Sofia Konti (left).
Above Right: On my wedding day, with my husband, Elias Velios.
Above: My family. With my husband, Elias, and our children, Sotiria (Sue), Despina and Dimitrios.