WE HONOR THE LIFE OF STYLIANOS MAKRIDIS

Stylianos "Stelios" Makridis, a beloved and accomplished individual, passed away on January 19, 2023, at the age of 52. 

Stelios was a deeply sensitive, and compassionate soul, who protected and supported his friends, family, and his world.

Born in Athens, Greece on January 9, 1971, he married Tanushree Bhat in India in September 2013. He did not have children.

Stelios was survived by his wife, Tanushree Bhat, his mother, Evgenia Makridou, his father, Michael Makridis, his brother, Dionysios Makridis,

and his sister, Effrosyni Makridou. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law, Madhu Bhat, and his father-in-law, Anup Kumar Bhat.

Stelios was a dedicated and accomplished professional, known for his work at Amazon,

where he played a key role in the development of the company's logistics and supply chain operations.

He also had his own business, www.polygonview.com and helped organizations build, navigate and implement innovation and growth strategies.

He also helped (pro-bono) on the production of a film in Africa for “Medicine sans Frontier” in 2008.

In addition to his professional achievements, Stylianos was deeply committed to giving to his community.

He was a passionate supporter and board member of the Alive Inside Foundation,

an organization that works to improve the lives of seniors living with dementia through the use of personalized music.

Stylianos was deeply moved by the foundation's mission and helped bring the healing power of music to countless individuals.

To honor Stylianos, the Alive Inside Foundation has set up, ‘The Stylianos Fund’

We will give “Memory Players” to elders with dementia in his honor. To contribute- http://bit.ly/3jiMhHk  

Stylianos was an accomplished photographer, saxophone player, and sailor.

His photographs were widely admired. His love for sailing was an expression of his love of nature.

Stylianos will be remembered for his intelligence, kindness, spiritual depth, and generosity.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and colleagues, who will treasure the time they spent with him.

His legacy will live on through his spirituality, his work at Amazon, the Alive Inside Foundation, and his beautiful photographs.

May he rest in peace.