Over $50K Raised For Heights Native, Dad Who Died Of COVID-19

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Hundreds of donors have responded to the call of a fundraiser for the family of Washington Heights native Nikolaos Taneris — a 48-year-old father of three who recently lost his battle with the coronavirus.

Taneris, who grew up in Washington Heights, is survived by his wife Georgia and their three young kids — a nine-year-old, a six-year-old, and a 22-month toddler.

"He was a proud and involved father, taking the kids to school. He joined school trips, and sent pictures of their adventures to family and friends," wrote the organizers of the GoFundMe. "Sadly the kids will have to go on without their loving father and primary caretaker. I am establishing this GoFundMe to help them in these difficult years to come."

As of Thursday morning, four days after the fundraiser was created, the GoFundMe has raised over $53,000 for Taneris' family. Over 205 people have donated to the fundraiser's $75,000 goal.

In a written update on Wednesday, Taneris' niece Dina Hanjis, made clear how grateful the family was for the donations.

"We cannot thank all of you enough for how generous you have been. It's beautiful to see how loved Nik truly IS and how caring and selfless every single one of you are," Hanjis wrote. "The donations, the memories, the notes, all have made an incredible impact."

You can find the fundraiser for Taneris — here.

Editor's Note: Patch is a GoFundMe promotional partner.