George J Cotsirilos

I first met George as a young college student (and aspiring criminal lawyer) working at the Chicago trial of Jimmy Hoffa.Our next formal contact was when I was assigned to work a summer in his law office under a Ford Foundation program at Northwestern Law School.What a teacher and example for a young law student!After I became an Assistant US Attorney under Jim Thompson I had a number of cases with "The Master" to me. Always prepared,honest and forthright he was a great advocate for his...

When I think of George Cotsirilos, I think of his broad smile, his friendly greeting, and his warm handshake. He was always the consummate gentleman in all his dealings. It was indeed a pleasure to have known and dealt with him. He was a "Mensch".

I'm George Jr.'s friend from Jr. and Sr. High School. We spent many joyful days in the 60's playing sports and music at the Cotsirilos home in Winnetka. And one spring vacation I was invited to join George Sr. and George Jr. to deep sea fish at Key West in 1968, on the very day that Martin Luther King was shot. George Sr. was in shock. Even as a 16 year old kid, I could feel his very stern and somber demeanor on hearing the news. He was a very handsome and wonderful man, and his children...

Use to spend many hours in the court room watching George pontificate ..... he was the best !

Always loved to sit and listen to him tell stories on the practice range at EGC.

Class act all the way.

The Covell/ Joseph families, and in particular Teddi-Jann Covell, sends its condolences to the Cotsirilos family upon the passing of George, their beloved father, uncle and mentor.
-Respectfully,
The Reverend Brian H. Covell
Minister, Third Unitarian Church of Chicago
President, Central Midwest District, Unitarian Universalist Association

Our sympathies to the Cotsirilos families on their loss. I became acquainted with George in the early 60's as a court reporter in the Federal Courts, and we've had a continuing relationship over the years through mutual friends. He will always be remembered for his grace and kindness in all situations and serves as a model for all lawyers. He leaves wonderful memories with all whose lives he touched and his life should be celebrated.
Richard and Shoushig Dagdigian

Uncle George always had a good story and a great interest in those around him. I'll always remember him for his gentle nature and the twinkle in his eye. May his memory be eternal.

We join the myriad of friends that send deepest sympathy to Joan, Colin, Justin,and their entire families.
We are saddened by this great loss.
Carol Prins & John Hart

We are so saddened that a wonderful,graceful, man who also happened to be a great lawyer and teacher has left us at a time when we need more people like him. Our sincere condolences to Joan and all the Cotsirilos family. Pat and Martha Tuite (West Palm Beach FL)