Everyone is welcome to attend the funeral for a “jolly” businessman who recently died.

Simon Vassiliou, the youngest son of Cliff Vassiliou, is encouraging members of the public to come down and pay their respects to his father.

Cliff was the owner of Croxley Sports Shop and a Croxley Green parish councillor, and he touched many hearts throughout his 86 years.

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Following the announcement of his death on Tuesday (May 24), tributes were pouring in from those who adored the “heart of gold” man who was dedicated to enriching the lives of others.

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His son has announced that a funeral service is taking place on June 23 at 1pm at All Saints Church in Croxley Green.

Shortly after the service, a committal will be held at 2.30pm at Woodcock Hill Cemetery in Rickmansworth.

Then the family will be hosting a reception at Harefield United Football Club in Breakspear Road at 3.20pm.

Anyone wishing to attend can find further details and contact information here: https://cliffvassiliou.muchloved.com/

A fundraiser was also launched in memory of Cliff: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cliff-vassiliou?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=cliff-vassiliou&utm_campaign=pfp-tweet&utm_term=091334d7dce04a43a6ebbcf316c6ad8

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