Nicholas Peter Stavroulakis

My late wife Diana and I met Nicholas when we holidayed in Crete. We were mesmerized by his devotion and commitment to all things Jewish, We were invited back to commemorate the opening of the Synagogue in Chania. He was an inspiration to all who met him with his energy, charisma, and Integrity.

Sorry for your loss. Forgive me in advance for reaching out in this way... My father is a Stavroulakis, from Chania Crete born in 1932. Perhaps related? My email is [email protected]

I was so fortunate to be in "Stavi's" history class in Athens, for my freshman year, 1967-1968. He was an inspired and challenging teacher who treated his students with respect as well as expecting intellectual rigor. I have thought of him over the years whenever I reflect on those individuals and especially teachers that encouraged me to see the world and the value of knowing history. At the time I had already spent time in Israel where my father had been an engineer on the building of...

I was fortunate to have had Stavi as my English and History teacher my last year of high school, in 1961-1962. His classes had a profound effect on me. He taught us how to think, how to be precise in expressing ourselves and how to ask questions. He was the most remarkable teacher I've ever had. I've often thought of him fondly in the many years since. May he rest in peace.

It was with great sadness that I learned only yesterday of Nikos Stavroulakis' death last year. Nikos was my Ancient History teacher in 9th grade at the American-sponsored school in Halandri in Athens, Greece during the 1966-67 academic year. He was a popular teacher and, I remember, wore bell-bottoms; we called him "Stavi." A few years ago I had the immense good fortune to learn of his whereabouts through a friend who worked with him in Chania and we corresponded briefly. Thank you,...

I met Nikos in Jerusalem in 1970 and we were friends ever since . I will always miss him z"l

Nikos was the best teacher and the finest friend a kid in the mid 60's at ACS could have. And the best cook, period. Thank you. I will miss you forever and all the wonderful times spent laughing with you in Hania, later, when I grew up. What you contributed to the Jewish community worldwide is incalculable. Your creative and intellectual talents were endless.

Elizabeth Donnally Davidson

The Center for Jewish History and our constituent partner American Sephardi Federation are organizing a memorial June 28 at 7:30 PM. Please plan to join us.

- Joel Levy, President, Center for Jewish History

So moving reading how many lives Nikos touched. He was a great artist, teacher, mentor and friend.