Photo courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Wheaton
Oct 28, 1932 - Jan 24, 2017
On behalf of your Sverige Barnen Family, sending you our deepest sympathies. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers!
Irene Strom Spejcher
March 29, 2017 | Mt. Prospect, IL
I'll always remember the happy times spent with Lynn and John at their lovely home. They were very special people - devoted to their family and many friends. Always very gracious and thoughtful, John would often entertain us by playing our favorite songs on the piano. It was impossible to stump him - he could play anything - superbly. He was not only very talented, but a true gentleman, a loving husband and father and a good friend. My deepest sympathy to Alexis & Theo; and John, may he...
Julie Stukel
March 29, 2017 | Bloomingdale, IL | Friend
Goodbye my dear friend. I hope we meet again someday. I loved you and Lynn so very much. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and treating me like family. Prayers to Alexis and Theo. So grateful we shared dinner, conversation and most of all I was able to see you one last time. Love, Kim
March 27, 2017 | MO
My thoughts and prayers to Theo and Alexis, and the rest of the family. I always enjoyed chatting with John, and occasionally singing while he played the piano. He was always kind and decent to me. May God bless his soul, and may He comfort those who mourn his passing.
Terry Herman
March 21, 2017 | Westmont, IL
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
March 21, 2017 | Wheaton, IL
John Sakellarides, age 84, passed away from Parkinson’s disease in the comfort of his home in Bloomingdale, Illinois. John was born and raised in Palaio, Faliro, Athens, Greece on October 28, 1932. John was the son and only child of Theofrastos Sakellaridis, an accomplished Greek operetta writer, and Kyriaki Sakellaridis (nee Litsakos), an actress.After graduating from high school, John attended the National Conservatory in Athens and Santa Cecelia Academy in Rome, Italy and served in the Hellenic Air Force. Before immigrating to the United States in 1964, John worked as a musician, conductor and composer. He was known to have written dozens of scores for ballets, independent films, radio broadcasts and written his own compositions in addition to working as a pianist in several venues.Soon after arriving in New York City, John re-located to Chicago, Illinois. He was mostly well known by Chicagoans as the pianist at the legendary Como Inn Restaurant where he performed from 1966-1992. John was also known as the pianist at The Country Squire in Grayslake, Illinois.John was predeceased by his wife of 35 years Barbara Lynn Sakellarides (nee Brownfield). He was the father of Alexis, Theo and the late Maria Sakellarides. In addition to his children, John leaves behind his nephews Rick (Laura), Jonathon (Anna) Bloss, several grand nieces and nephews and his friends.
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