Comments on: So Long, Philip Christou

By: BRIAN PLATTS

BRIAN PLATTS — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:47:20 +0000

have only just seen this on the internet I stayed with phillip and Gina whilst working in London in 1993=2004. Ginas Cherry pie was to die for and she always made me one to bring home. Phillip was a real Gent and I am sorry to hear he is no longer with us. My thoughts go out to all his family especialy Andrew and Jimmy who I met whilst staying there.

By: Helen Christophe

Helen Christophe — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:27:45 +0000

Thank you all for your kind words. The last few days have been hard since and the whole family are still in shock. We are trying our best to not let our emotions get in the way and give dad a lovely send off. He will be missed sorely but his humour and beautiful smile will always live on.
Helen Christou. X

By: janet rawlings

janet rawlings — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:08:41 +0000

to gina and family will never forget when my pat{taxi driver} used to bring us to your resturant for a very large sunday roast. My children and myself used to love it .we send our condolences to you gina on the lose of phil a lovely man .you are in our thoughts. love Mcdermott family x

By: patrick mcdermott

patrick mcdermott — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:30:10 +0000

found out yesterday 23/10/2012 that a beautiful old friend had died.
i am sitting hear thinking of all the days when me and all the council workers
from the old G L C days spent having sum of the best times of my life eating
and drinking morning noon and night with johnny heighington mark quane micky my brother
in the 1970/80. and later with all the cab drivers. phill you will be truly missed .
Gena love to you and jimmy andy chris and helen

By: Granny P

Granny P — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:03:21 +0000

Just read this beautiful tribute to Philip and of course Gina. It’s nearly midnight and my heart goes out to Gina and their family, I don’t know you but wish I did. Gentleness is a wonderful gift and a blessing to us all.

By: Nicola Albon

Nicola Albon — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:08:55 +0000

What a wonderful story about a neighbourhood institution. My heart goes out to Gina and her family. RIP Philip

By: Marina B

Marina B — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:32:36 +0000

Rest in Peace, Uncle Philip. What a wonderful family! Bless them!

By: jane osullivan

jane osullivan — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:54:14 +0000

thank you for these tender articles Gentle ,there is something of substance, for a persons memory to live on and inspire your many readers who may not have been to Ginas , but are reminded of what makes a place special.
An inspiring portrait , of course now it is very poignant and will be of great importance as a documentation of these fine people.

By: this is lemonade

this is lemonade — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:23:48 +0000

What a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing about this wonderful couple. So long Philip, and my heartfelt best wishes of comfort going out to Gina and the family.

By: Susan Goldman

Susan Goldman — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:43:48 +0000

What a lovely couple. RIP to a wonderful man.