[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Capt. Nikolaos Frangos, 90, Ship-owner, Philanthropist, Family Man, Passes Away. Captain Nikolos Frangos was born in Kardamyla, on the island of Chios, in 1926.In 1947, he salvaged a family ship that was sunk by Germans, and this would mark the beginning of his professional career travelling the Mediterranean until 1951 when his father passed away. In 1960, he purchased his first ship, the Captain Frangos, which started his trajectory as
ship-owner. During the many years of its operation, their company managed more than 150 ships, and by the end of 1990, it had become the largest company of Greek-owned fleet. The Chinese awarded him the Golden Star, the highest honour of recognition that is conferred on a foreign citizen.
One of his great characteristics was his ability to approach fellow beings through a prism of geniality and graciousness. His door was always open to everyone who wanted to talk to him, to ask advice, or to ask for a favour. The funeral service was held at Metamorfosi Sotiros, Kefalari on 12′ December 2016.
As a mark of respect for the departed soul, team members from our Chennai office visited the ‘Little drops Home for the Aged / Destitute’ and hosted a lunch in fond memory of Capt. Nikolos Frangos.
Team Synergy salutes this legend as we offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved family.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
