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Gus Karos Obituary
Born Aug. 20, 1923, in Joliet, Ill., he had lived in Chicago before moving to Mayfield Heights 40 years ago.
Gus loved ballroom dancing, traveling, cooking, books, art and antiques. Gus was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the American Legion. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Gus graduated from Joliet Township High School, Junior College, and Northwestern University, Chicago Campus in 1948, with a B.S. degree.
He is survived by his brother, Nicholas (Florence) of Chagrin Falls. He was also the loving uncle of Meloney Herrick (Craig), Margo Karos (Doug), and Paige Navratil (Craig); and great-uncle of Nick, Julia, Alex and Nicky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Jennie (nee Kapogine); and brother, William P.
Funeral services will take place 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at All Saints Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 N. Broadway St ., Joliet, IL 60435. Fr. Steve Bithos will officiate. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Joliet, Ill.
Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of South Euclid, 4600 Mayfield Road (just east of Green Road).
The family suggests contributions be made in Gus's memory to Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland, Inc., 10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.
Online obituary, guestbook and to order flowers, visit www.DeJohnCares.com.
All services in Joliet, Ill., will be handled by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 815-741-5500 or visit www.fredcdames.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gus Karos
yvonne torres
November 8, 2011
I met Gus Karos when I was 13 years old and to hear of his passing brings me back when I could hear his laugh and smile. He treated me with total respect and took care of his employees well. He truly was a business man. I have so many memories of him. I send my sympathy and I shall always remember him.
Yvonne Torres Ziemba
MI
Ed and Mary Sabath
September 18, 2011
Dear Karos Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your great loss. We have great memories of Gus during our McDonald's years. He was truly a wonderful person. May his memory be eternal
May 25, 2011
It was a pleasure having Gus as our neighbor, we shall always remember his
laughter and friendly demeanor.
Our sympathy is extended to his family and all who had an opportunity to meet and know him. God Bless, Dorothy Martin
& Barbara Moore Mayfield Hts, Ohio
Anthony Ward
May 24, 2011
Gus, Was a very great man,and a very kind person who I knew for 26 years. We lived in the same building. He will be missed. May God Continue To Bless Your Family Anthony W. Ward #1251
sabrina williams
May 24, 2011
i would like to send my deepest condolences to you in this time of loss. gus was an extraordinary man who very giving, caring and nurturing to me. he took me under his wing and taught me many things while never once making me feel i was anything less than himself. i thank you for my time with him and my memories i will always cherish.
Bert and Ann Meine
May 24, 2011
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend,Gus Karos. Our sympathies are extended to Nick, Florence and the entire Karos family. Our lives were enriched by our associations with Gus who was the consummate gentleman and role model.
Bert and Ann Meine
George Karapanos
May 22, 2011
My condolence to you and your family.Uncle Gus, we met on your niece's wedding in 1989. We kept in touch all the time I attended the Univesity of Athens. I will never forget you... George Alex Karapanos Argos, Greece
Patrice Cartier
May 21, 2011
Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same - Franz Schubert
Thank you , Gus for your friendship & all of the wonderful dancing years ...it was an honor to teach you, although you taught me so much more... Thank you! God bless you & your Family!
May 21, 2011
My condolences to you and your whole family. Nick and Gus - You've been my extended family since I worked at the Snow Rd. McDonald's from 1969-1996. Your friendship meant a lot to me and I'm so sorry to hear that Gus has passed.
Blessed Repose and Eternal Memories.
Eva Cook (Cleveland)
George,Maria,Alex,Fiorina Karapanos from Argos Greece
George Karapanos
May 21, 2011
May 21, 2011
There are few to none who truly dedicated a lifetime of humble generosity and unbridled compassion for humanity like Gus Karos. He loved the arts and our world at large and made it all the richer. He is forever the gold in those golden arches and I thank God that he walked upon and served this Earth. Well done, dear friend Gus, Bravo, well done. I shall honor his memory forever.
Christopher G. Axelrod of Bratenahl, Ohio
May 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doloes Isabella
May 19, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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