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Giorgos Marinis' Final Farewell Held at Boula Cemetery as Family

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The final goodbye for the renowned Greek soulman, Georgios "Giorgy" Marinos (born George Mavridakis), took place today in Athens with his body laid to rest within a family plot at Boula Cemetery following an emotional ceremony attended by relatives and friends who paid their last respects.

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    Giorgos Marinis has passed away and his body is currently lying in state at the Boula cemetery.
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    Marinis expressed a final wish to be buried on Friday, March 13th (Paraskevi) according to Greek tradition rather than Saturday as originally planned due to Easter timing concerns from religious leaders. His family has agreed with this request and will proceed accordingly.
(Feb) (Date not specified) "I want to be laid out on Friday, March 13th," said Georgios Marinos.