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Ian Alexander Kirkpatrick, formerly of Huntington, and his wife, Florida Hoxha, among 4 Americans killed in Greece explosion
Newsday • • world
Key Points:
- Ian Alexander Kirkpatrick and his wife, Florida Hoxha, were killed in a gas explosion in Athens along with four others just before they were to leave Greece, having recently married and traveled from Long Island to Mexico and then Greece.
- The other U.S. victims were Florida Hoxha’s brother Florin Hoxha and his wife Eris Cani, while the two non-American victims were the British building owners Edmond Hings and Athena Papaprescou.
- The explosion occurred in an Airbnb rental on Lysikratous Street in Athens’ Plaka District, and Greek investigators believe a gas leak caused the second-floor blast that collapsed the building.
- Kirkpatrick was remembered as a creative and accomplished individual with a passion for history and languages, while Hoxha was noted for her dedication to community service and legal work helping immigrants at risk of eviction.
- Local officials and community members expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, emphasizing the importance of cherishing loved ones in the wake of the loss.
