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Peter Halikias Obituary
Born March 3, 1925, in DeKalb, he was the son of James Peter and Petruila (Regis) Halikias. He married Anna Kavallieros on July 24, 1949, in DeKalb. Pete was the owner and operator of the Candlelight Inn in DeKalb from 1949 to 1990.
Pete attended DeKalb Township High School and lived all his life in DeKalb, except for serving in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 100th Infantry in the European Theater. Pete also was Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's personal driver for a short time.
Pete was a member of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora. He also was a member of American Legion Post 99 in Sycamore and the DeKalb Veterans of Foreign Wars, and of the Forty & Eight during the war.
He is survived by his wife, Anna, of DeKalb; two sons, Jim (Janet) Halikias of Naperville and Menas Halikias of DeKalb; three grandsons, Peter, Justin and Christian Halikias, all of Naperville; and a sister, Diamond Nickias of Calumet City.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Christ P. Halikias.
The funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora, with Father Peter J. Spiro, Proistamenos, officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Ronan-Moore Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb, with a Trisagion service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, call (815) 758-3841. To send an online condolence, visit www.ronanmoorefinch.com.
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James Weiland
May 8, 2019
This was daily spot while I was in College. Strohs dark and some peanuts with Mick and Pete. Two great guys who treated everyone with kindness. God test his soul. Jim Weiland
Rebecca, Elder Care Services of DeKalb County
December 22, 2006
Anna and Family: May the fond memories of your beloved Peter help you through this time of sorrow. I hope you can find comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering and is resting in peace. Sincerely, Rebecca
Lori Berkes-Nelson
December 21, 2006
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have great memories of the Candlelight Inn from college days, waitressing for Pete & Mickey-also playing softball for Candlelight with Mickey as coach. Pete was a reliable behind that bar and I'll never forget his signature "No dancing or mingling in the aisles at the Candlelight!"
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lori
Georgie& Stoney Stone
December 20, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief
Robyn Stone
December 20, 2006
Mickey & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort knowing that he is at peace now.
Dorothy Calbow
December 20, 2006
Dear Anna,
So sorry to hear of Pete's death. I remember you all living next door to our mother Jennie Ziegler on South 4th St. You and Pete and the boys were so good to her and wonderful neighbors. Our prayer is God will hold you in his hands and help you heal in your time of sorrow.
Ruth and Dorothy
Sherri Benes-Teale
December 19, 2006
Dear Mickey and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing... My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, your brother and your families during this time of sorrow.
Karen Nelson-Larson
December 19, 2006
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maggie Houser
December 19, 2006
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I remember some great times at the Candlelight with Pete "patrolling" the customers. What a time we would have. He helped to create a lot of memories.
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