Stavros Kalofolias, former mayor of Gargalianoi, dies at 75

Stavros Kalofolias, the former mayor of Gargalianoi and a prominent dental surgeon, has passed away at the age of 75. He died on October 17, 2026.

Kalofolias served as mayor of Gargalianoi from 2003 to 2010, having first been elected in 2002 as the leader of the ‘Municipal Innovative Movement – New Forces’ coalition. During his eight-year tenure, he was noted for his contributions to local administration, studies, and various community initiatives.

Following his passing, the Messinian Benevolent Association of NY ‘Aristomenis’ and the Mayor of Trifylia, Georgios I. Leventakis, issued condolences. They described him as a dedicated public figure, a skilled scientist, and a man who left a lasting impact on his hometown.