The National Herald 5/5/2021 The National Herald
UPPER DARBY, PA – George P. Stamatas passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, surrounded by his family, Cosmos Philly reported. He was 57.
Stamatas was the beloved husband to Christina, a loving father to Nicholas, Kayla, and Paige, and a loving brother to Toula. Stamatas was a kind man and a best friend to many. His humor was infectious. He gardened, cooked, and was devoted to his family and friends. His kind heart will continue to touch us all and will be missed forever. He was a gentle giant.
George Stamatas was raised in the historic Greektown neighborhood around 69th Street in Upper Darby by immigrant parents Nicholas George Stamatas and Chrysanthi Tsolovikos Stamatas from the island of Skiathos. George grew up a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church throughout his youth. He was a member of the St. Demetrios GOYA and was a player on the 1983 National Championship GOYA basketball team. He was also a me
Open streams ran through areas of Wayne that are now covered with hard surfaces and buildings.
Ithan Creek openly flowed near where where Radnor Middle School sits today.
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Nearby, the Wayne Natatorium was created by damming another creek. The lake created from the dam was a popular recreation spot and used for swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
Over 100 years after these streams were covered for the growing Wayne community, many of those culverts, inlets and sewers are wearing out.
Now, due to a combination of all that impervious coverage and old infrastructure, flooding has become a major issue in the town.