Demetrios Felecos Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Palos Hills, Illinois

Demetrios "Jimmy" Felecos, 80, born in LaSalle, IL, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, beloved husband of Sophia, nee

Nikolopoulou, for 55 years; adored father of Sylvia and Perry; dear brother-in-law of Maria Tsiavli, Mike (Matina) and Vaso

Nikolopoulou; godfather, cousin and uncle of many nieces and nephews in Greece and the U.S.; preceded in death by his parents, Epaminontas "Pete" and Asimina; and his sister, Crisoula. Decorated Korean War Vet., 45 year restauranteur, member of Chicago Kosmiton, Hammond Pan-Arcadians, V.F.W. Post 7660, St. Spyridon and Olympia Fields Assumption Church. Jimmy devoted his life to helping relatives, friends and those in need in both Greece and the U.S. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Spyridon or Assumption Church in memory of Demetrios Felecos would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m., Trisagion 7 p.m., at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W.), Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday, everyone to meet 10 a.m. at St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Hts. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. "May His Memory Be Eternal" Info, 708-598-5880.

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Dear Sophia and family
It has been a very long time since we met in your hometown while i was doing my lessons out of Lansing airport the end of 1977.Once had the chance to meet Demetris by the small shop, downtown. I had your hard news by my cousin Tom and i feel sorry for your loss. I am sending over from Athens our condolences and our thoughts ,hoping that those few words of ours will help you through those days.
May his soul be in peace

George Tsimekas

May 26, 2008 | Athens, Greece

Dear Sophia & Sylvia,
My condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Demetrios was always a pleasure to have to get his tax returns done each year. May his soul rest in peace.

Sam Papa

May 22, 2008 | Lansing, IL

Dear Cousins,
It has been many years since we have seen each other but I remember all of you. My mother Kaliroi and father John Economos always thought of you with high regard.
I am so sorry for your loss, may his memory be eternal.

Helen 'Eleni' Economos Draper

May 20, 2008 | Salt Lake City, UT

Dear Sophia, Perry and Sylvia,

We are so very sorry to hear about Jim. He was certainly a special man. You are all in our prayers and and our thoughts during this difficult time and we hope that all of you may find comfort in your memories.

Tom and Michelle Bovis

May 20, 2008 | Houston, TX

Dear Sophia and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find comfort in your special memories.
You will be in our hearts and prayers now and throughout the days to come.

Gus and Renee Kontoudakis

Gus and Renee Kontoudakis

May 20, 2008 | Plainfield, CT

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