Yianco (John) RAFTY
- Born: Kioni, Ithaki, Greece
- Marriage (1): Eresmia SYKIOTIS on 8 Jun 1950 in Newcastle Australia
- Buried: Rahi, Ithaki, Greece
Yianco married Eresmia SYKIOTIS on 8 Jun 1950 in Newcastle Australia.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Notes. Presbyterian Church, Laman-street,
Marriage Notes:
Mr. John Rafty, of Nerwcastle, formerly of Ithaca, Greece, who was married to Miss Erasmia Sicioti, daugihtcr of Mr. and Mrs. F. Sicloti, of Hamilton, at the Presbyterian Church, Laman-street, last nightll, met his bride before coming to Australin 10 years ago. Mrs. Rafty, who cannot speak English, received her engagement ring before leaving Ithaca. She arrived in Newcastle with her parents 10 months ago. For her wedding, the bride was attended by Misses P. Costa and Nerina Scott, of Newcastle. The "best man" was the groom's aunt, Mrs. Kouvera, who with her husband, Mr. N. Kouvera, travelled from Sydney. A reception for 200 guests was held in Tyrrell H
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