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George Gatziolis

Chicago, Illinois

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George Gatziolis, age 81, beloved husband of Patricia, nee Mantalos; loving father of Sophia (Edward) Olkiewicz, Estelle (Jack) Swartz and Dean (Susan) Gatziolis; proud grandfather of Stacy (Gregg) Wheeler, Geoffrey Olkiewicz, Christina Swartz, Jessica (Ray) Ortega, Alec, Dana...

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I never knew either of my natural Grandfathers, so I was honored and very fortunate to have known pa-pou and to see how much love and happiness he brought to his family. For as much love he gave, he recieved it back tenfold. There was never a moment I didn't see him beam with pride over his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He welcomed me into the family with open arms and kisses.

He was a successful businessman, but his beautiful loving family made him truly...

Our family has been very blessed with having Pou-Pou as our center & our leader. He was strong, feisty at times (but in the best way), and a fierce fighter for what he deemed important; life, love and family. "A character...the life of the party...larger than life...a man with many stories, good times and laughter." These are words that have been used in the past few days when I have listened to people recalling memories of days gone by.

My grandfather taught me that if you love...

Whether you knew him as Dad, Uncle, Bananas, Big George, Papou, Poopoo, Husband, Cousin or Big George, there is no question that my grandfather was a person who touched your life in so many ways. He was always visitng family and friends. They meant the world to him and hopefully he knew that he meant the world to us. In this day and age, many families are spread across the country. They see eachother on holidays or special occasions. It's so comforting to know that our family is lucky to...

To a most wonderful friend who's memories will always be with us forever.Our heartfelt condolences go out to his loving wife Pat and his family.
With all our sympathy and love Ruth and Seymour Marcus