Nickolas Geannopoulos

Nickolas Peter Geannopoulos, 95, passed away February 26,2018. Veteran WWII U.S. Army, Corporal with the 116th Army Airway Communications Systems Unit, served in Italy, Egypt and Greece. Beloved husband of the late Harriet, nee Vanes; devoted son of the late Peter and the late Katina (the late George) Panagos; dear brother of the late Peter (Georgia), the late Jennie, the late Effie (the late Peter) Dedes, the late Gus (Ann) Panagopoulos; son-in-law of the late Michael and Bertha Vanes; brother-in-law of the late Peter M. (Anna Leah) Vanes; fond uncle, great- uncle and godfather of many. Valedictorian of his Senior Class at Carl Schurz High School. Graduate of Northwestern University, member of Northwestern Wrestling Team and Theta Xi Fraternity. Member of the Hellenic Post #343 American Legion, Kiwanis Club of Logan Square and a lifetime member of Northwestern Chapter #388 Order of Ahepa. Nickolas was also an insurance broker for over 50 years with brother Peter at their agency Geannopoulos and Company and later, an in-house broker with Serpe Insurance Agency. Family and friends will meet Friday morning at SS. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Rd., (at Lake Ave.) Glenview, IL 60025 for visitation from 10:00 a.m., until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial donations to SS. Peter & Paul Church or to the donors charity of choice. Arrangements by JOHN G. ADINAMIS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, LTD., c/o SMITH-CORCORAN FUNERAL HOME. 773-736-3833.