It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the falling asleep in the Lord of Michael E. Jaharis on February 17, 2016. We extend our profound sympathy to his beloved wife Mary, son Dr. Steven Jaharis and wife Elaine, daughter Kathryn Jaharis and their five grandchildren. Michael Jaharis was truly a pillar of the Church and Greek American Community, besides being a brilliant and innovative business leader and outstanding philanthropist. As a Founder of Leadership 100, he guided us with his intelligence, expertise, wisdom and courage for more than 30 years. His contributions are incalculable. At news of his passing, all assembled here at our Conference halted our proceedings to pay tribute to this great man whose role in our Church, our Community, our nation and our world, was truly a gift from God.

George S. Tsandikos, Chairman