Filenews 3 November 2025
The well-known businessman Philip Sophocleous (Philips), founder of the first large and modern supermarket in Paphos of Philips Supermarket, which operated on Athinon Avenue, opposite the Paphos Fire Brigade and the Paphos Traffic Police, passed away at the age of 78. A man with vision, determination, he left his own imprint on the modern history of retail and business in the country.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 4 at 1.30pm from the Holy Church of the Nativity of Christ in Tala.
The family's request is that instead of wreaths, donations be made to PASYKAF and the Ark Foundation.
