Dr. Christopher G. Vournas

Christopher Vournas Obituary

Vournas, Dr. Christopher G. 98, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Monday, August 27, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Bernice Vournas (nee Breuning). Dear father of Mary Ellen (Denis) Burns and Dr. George (Mary) Vournas. Dear grandfather of Alissa (Korbin) Tacony, Brian Burns, Alex Vournas, Dan Burns, the late Christopher Burns and the late Emily Vournas. Dear great-grandfather of Quinn and Oliver. Dear brother of the late Nicholas Vournas. Dear friend of Nancy O'Brien. Dr. Vournas was the personal physician and close friend of Cardinal Joseph Ritter and Cardinal John J. Carberry. He was a former Knight of Malta and Knight of St. Gregory. Dr. Vournas was a retired major in the U.S. Army and he loved the game of golf and was golf instructor emeritus to many. Services: Funeral Mass will be Saturday, September 1, 11:00 a.m. at St. Anselm Parish, 530 South Mason Rd., 63141. Interment Bellerive Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at Church. A special thanks to the staff at Mari De Villa for their care and concern. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Abbey, 500 S. Mason Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63141. www.boppchapel.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Vournas

15 Entries

Cindy Huger

August 24, 2020

Those who trust in God know what it is to be happy.
Psalm 46
His faith and trust in God was his happiness and this he shared with all who knew him. Eternal rest.....

Greg Huger

August 24, 2019

Best wishes to the entire Vournas family.

September 9, 2012

george your father's legacy truely lives on in all you do for the medical community god bless you and your sister's family ours prayers are with you mel and diane

Pat Gorman

September 7, 2012

Dear George and MaryEllen,
Your father will always hold a special place in my heart. I enjoyed the many discussions we shared about a variety of topics. The more indepth, the better. I treasured and sought his opinion. I loved to get your Dad's take on whatever was happening in the world, particularly in the golf world. The obit sums it up...golf instructor emeritus. That's perfect. I'm sure he's helping people in heaven right now. He's probably helping Tom Benson get an additional 15 yards.
You have my deepest condolences
Pat Gorman

September 3, 2012

Dear Vournas Family,
Your father's passing is the end of the old guard.My parents were so close to yours and they traveled together so often ,your Father was so funny and made everyone happy,he also was a great dancer and cook,in other words,he just loved life.
We will always have a smile when we remember this lovely man.
de tout coeur,Catherine Dussmann
(Cathy Huger)

September 1, 2012

WILL ALWAYS REMBER METTING DR AND MRS VOURNAS WHEN THEY WERE FIRST ENGAGED THEY WERE SUCH A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE.
AS YOUNG AS WE WERE THIS WAS VERY EXCITING TO US.THEY WERE FRIENDS OF OUR PARENTS AND AS DR. VOURNAS PRACTICE
MEDICINE WITH OUR DAD THEY WERE VERY SPECIAL TO US.OUR PRAYRS GO OUT TO THEIR FAMILY

JANE FINNEGAN MAULL
JEAN FINNEGAN RYAN

September 1, 2012

Dear Mary Ellen and Goorge,
I hold so many happy memories of your father and am sure that our parents are now reunited carrying forward the adventure of eternal life.

You are in My thoughts and prayers.

Greg Huger, Kabul, Afghanistan

Ralph Earp

August 30, 2012

Dr Vournas, as I always called him, took care of my dad's heart, took care of my planned misadventures with subtle questions meant to re-focus my immature direction, and took great care of my closest friend, George more times than George would like to recall. He earned every bit of the respect held by all and deserves a high place in golf heaven. Barbara and I offer our prayers to all the Vournas family.

Cindy Huger Grunik

August 30, 2012

Dear Vournas Family
I will always have a special place in my heart for you all. Our parents shared so; many times together...as far back to when "Christos" was in Med school, Bellerive Acres, travels to Greece, Italy,and many places, Priory, Manresa meetings, dinner parties at Fairfield, your mom's rice pudding, Hilda, and so many good times. .Now together again.!
With love,
Cindy Huger Grunik

TIM CRONIN

August 30, 2012

Dr. George, my condolences to you and your family. Your dad was a great doctor to my mom and dad, Emmett & Ina Cronin. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim Cronin

Mary Beth Hempstead

August 30, 2012

To the Vournas family from the Hempsteads, your Dad and Mom were wonderful people and great neighbors. I will miss seeing your Dad at the Saturday afternoon Mass. He always remembered me and asked about my brothers and sisters. You are in my prayers.

Frank Cushing

August 30, 2012

Dear George and MAry Ellen,

We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our Friday night basketball games and your Dad's shouts of "No foul, No foul" are one of my fondest memories.

Frank and Barb Cushing

David Wilmot

August 30, 2012

I'll miss seeing Chris at Mass each Saturday afternoon. I'll ask him to put in a good word for me with the Lord.

August 30, 2012

Dear George,

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your dear father and friend. I don't need to tell you that your dad was loved, honored and respected by many. HIs love and good works will live on forever through you, his entire family and all his friends and patients. Your entire family is in our thoughts and in our prayers...Heaven is now a better place!!!

Tom and Dawn Musich

August 30, 2012

Dear George,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your dear father and friend. I don't need to tell you that your dad was loved, honored and respected by many. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers... Heaven is now a better place!

Tom Musich

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