Michael Georgiou was born in Ayia Napa, Cyprus in 1940, the son of Nicholas Georgiou. He came to Australia in 1950 and married his wife, Dawn, in 1965.
Michael completed his schooling in Wagga Wagga and at the same time helped his parents out, in their café.
Michael subsequently started his own business, Michael’s Delicatessen, which he and Dawn conducted for some thirty five years, and it became an iconic Wagga Wagga business.
Michael also contributed to the community in many ways:
• Former councillor and deputy mayor of Wagga Wagga City Council.
• Member of South Wagga Apex
• Member of Wollundry Rotary and recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship
• Presenter and supporter of Radio 2AAA
• Prominent representative of Wagga Wagga’s Greek community
Michael passed away at Calvary Hospital, Wagga Wagga on Saturday 23rd February 2019.
Michael was a supporter of our society and a former member. He will be sadly missed.
