Born November 25, 1923 in the village of Perista Naupaktias. He attented public school in Perista and three years high school in Thermo.
He arrived in New York in October of 1938 (emigrated to USA). He attended one year of day school and one year of night school to learn English.
He was drafted in the Army and served for three years, thirteen months overseas. After being discharged from the Army, he worked for the Fort Washington Florist on B'way and 181 Street in New York City. For a short time, the shop was up for sale. He bought it and kept it for 43 years. He sold it in 1990 and retired.
His wife's name is Anna from Naupaktos. They had four children (Christine) recently deceased. They have four grandchildren. They reside in Alpine New Jersey.

He is a life member of Richard Mcnally Post American Legion New York. Also a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 2342 Ft. Lee N.J. He is a life member of Agios Athanasios Association of Perista, Naupaktian Brotherhood, Ahepa Bergen Knights since 1946. He is a member of the Statue of Liberty,St Spyridon G.O.C. in New York and of St. John Theologian in New Jersey.