Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on 11th November 2025, at Poneke House, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Diamando. Loving father and father-in-law of Vienna, George and Katrina, Bobby and Lisa, and their families. Special thanks to the staff of Poneke House for their care and support of John. Messages to the Callinicos family may be left on John's tribute page at
www.harbourcityfunerals.co.nz or posted c/- PO Box 14366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral may be left at the service. Friends and family are welcome to offer their condolences at Bobby and Lisa's home on Wednesday and Thursday from 4.00pm. A service for John will be held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral "O Evangelismos tis Theotokou" (Annunciation of the Birth giver of God), 3 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, on Saturday 15th November at 10.00am, thereafter interment at Makara Cemetery.

Published by The Post on Nov. 12, 2025.