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Basil Anagnos Obituary
Basil C. Anagnos, Legal Pioneer, beloved and influential to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 5. He was 72. In the days prior, he acknowledged the inimitable perfection of his wife and best friend, Tina, nee Lambros. He instructed his sons, William III and John, to live according to the morals and faith they already know deeply. And he asserted that his daughter, Eleanna, indeed has everything she needs to succeed. After graduating from Northwestern University, Basil served in the United States Navy from 1958-1960 before going on to earn his Juris Doctor at the University of Wisconsin. A native of the Chicago area, he was a founder of the Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church in Lincolnshire and a member of its Parish Council. A partner in the law firm of Angelos & Anagnos, Basil recently and proudly set a significant legal precedent in the State of Illinois regarding cross examination of defense witnesses in medical malpractice trials. One of many admiring contemporaries said "he returned common sense through the search for truth." Beyond those who shared his home, Basil is survived by sisters, Aliki (Dr. Thomas) Poulakidis and Maria Anagnos; mother-in-law, Antigone Lambros (wife of the late Yiannis Lambros); brother-in-law, Nick (Elaine) Lambros; and many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Ever a devoted son, Basil will lie in rest with his mother and father, Marianthe and William Anagnos, at the Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, IL. Visitation will take place at Ascension of Our Lord on Wednesday, July 9, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations to the church would be sincerely appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Basil Anagnos
Edward Manzo
July 16, 2008
Dear Tina,
I just heard about Basil's passing. I knew him from commuting from Lake Forest for years, and I always enjoyed our conversations. Please accept my condolences. He seemed like a wonderful man.
Pete and Lee Karnezis
July 10, 2008
Dear Tina and Family,
We are very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. We were unable to attend the funeral service. Please accepted our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember Bill for his kaloseni. Zoe se sas and your family.
Pete and Lee Karnezis
Hon. George J. Andros
July 10, 2008
Our sympathy to your family, Basil always had a kind word for everyone; he was noted by all the Hellenic Bar attorneys for always finding time to help & encourage them. May his memory be eternal.
Faye Revelas Gartenberg
July 9, 2008
Tina and family,
My heart goes out to you. My father said it was a lovely service, and that you were surrounded by many friends, that will hopefully bring you much comfort in the days ahead. Love and prayers,
Faye Revelas Gartenberg
Karen McDillon
July 9, 2008
Dear Tina,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be unable to attend your services, but I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of need. If i can support you in anyway, please feel free to call.
neil quinn
July 9, 2008
To the Anagnos Family,I had the honor to be the "opposing"lawyer for many of Basil 's cases stretching back over 50 years.As one of my partners said, he was a solid lawyer and a fine gentleman.He was always true to his word and handled his cases professionally and in a congenial fashion.We here enjoyed our relatinship with him and wll miss him.Neil Quinn for Pretzel & Stouffer.
JAMES P. TATOOLES
July 9, 2008
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BILL'S FRIENDSHIP. IT IS AN HONOR TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.
MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL.
Yaakov Faratci
July 8, 2008
To the Anagnos Family,
Our sincere condolences during this very difficult time. We wish you all much strength and our prayers are with you all.
The Faratci Family (Yaakov & Stephanie)
Dean Kondelis
July 8, 2008
Dear Tina and Anagnos family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man and friend.
Basil was an old school gentleman
and the world will be a bit less genteel without him.
I will keep Basil and all of you in my
thoughts and prayers.
kim selent
July 8, 2008
Basil was one of the nicest most sincere man
I have ever met.I am deeply
saddened by his passing.
Kim Selent
Ione Stavron
July 8, 2008
Sweet Tina and Family...I just heard about Basil's passing...My heart is broken for you and the family...I know it is a bitter pill to take, remember I took one three weeks with the passing of my Mother...It just isn't easy but remember Basil is in a better place where there is no pain...Zoe se sas
Jim Murray
July 7, 2008
Dear Anagnos family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at the loss of a wonderful man. He and Mike hired me for my first job right out of law school 38 years ago and he taught me everything I know about the practice of law. I think of him often and he will continue to live in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Stephen Phillips
July 7, 2008
Dear Tina and kids,
Basil was one of the last "old schoolers" around. His dedication to his family, his faith, his profession and his friends was unique and hard to come by in this day and age. He loved all of you dearly and special in his heart and he will be forever and deeply missed. He was truly a great guy.
Jim and Didi Tatooles
July 7, 2008
Tina-
Our thoughts are with you at this time of profound grief. May happy memories stay with and comfort you and your family and his memory be eternal.
Maria Vlahos
July 7, 2008
Tina, Eleanna, Will, John, Aliki and Family,
Works cannot express how sad we are. Basil was a kind, loving man and will be greatly missed.
May his memory be eternal.
Panagiota and Maria Vlahos
Paula Pappas
July 7, 2008
Dear Tina and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Basil's passing. It's been quite some since I've seen you both and I just feel so sorry that I will not be able to come to the funeral to pay my respects and confort you with a hug . Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. Bil was a wonderful man and I know that he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Tina, please rememebr that God has a way of keeping our loved ones near and certainly Bill, being the man he was, is resting peacefully and blissfully in the loving hands of our Lord. With My Deepest Sympathy and Thoughts of You, Paula (Toscas) Pappas
Milt Taliadouros
July 7, 2008
Tina and family:
Deepest condolences from Janie and Milt. Basil will be greatly missed. He was truly a wonderful man and we were fortunate to have known him in the 3 short years we have been part of the Ascension family.
Our hearts are very empty today.
My God grant you and your family the strength at this difficult time in your life.
God Bless You.
Milt and Janie Taliadouros
Margo J. Toscas
July 7, 2008
Dear Tina, Eleanna, William and John,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Basil's passing is a loss for many. I worked with Bill from 1975 to 1985 at what was then my Uncle Mike's law firm. Though I have not seen him for a long time, I will always remember Bill for his extraordinary energy, kindness and sensitivity. My heart goes out to all of you in this difficult time. I pray that God will comfort and heal you and that Basil will remain close in spirit.
I'm so sorry I will be unable to attend the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vasiliki Aliki Karahalios
July 7, 2008
Agapetie Tina, Eleanna, Will, John, Antigone, Nouna' Aliki, Nouno' Tom, Marina, Cynthia and to the Anagnos, Poulakidas & Lambros families,
There will be a place in our hearts for Basil that forever will remember his special love for his beautiful family and relatives, gentlemanly manners, professionalism, fond and happy memories in the caring & respectful koumbaryo relationship that we shared over many decades and will continue to share with Aliki, Tom, Marina, Cynthia their spouses and children.
+++ May God rest his kind soul & his memory will definitely be eternal. +++
The Karahalios Family
Richard & Donna Brown
July 7, 2008
Our sympathy to the Anagnos family at the passing of Basil. May the Lord comfort you all at this time of greef. (Former neighbor at Green Lake, WI)
John Skawski
July 7, 2008
Dear Anagnos Family,
I was privileged to share many conversations with Basil over the past 3 years, as we were preparing a case for trial. Basil's wisdom, his unabashed love for his family, and especially the excitement and joy he displayed while talking about his family was an inspiration. The world was better place because of Basil and he will be greatly missed. May you feel God's loving kindness and His peace.
Nick Gatsis
July 7, 2008
Tina and Family,
We will miss Basil's great kindness and dedication to our church. He was a gentle soul which is very rare these days.
I hope his memories bring you peace in this difficult time. May God be with him and your family.
Nick Gatsis Family
Christina Bugelas Novak
July 7, 2008
Tina,
Just saw this on the Tribune online and my heart went out for you. It has been a long time since I saw you but do remember our good ol' days with Kat.
Wish I could come out to the wake and funeral but please do know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Christina
George Reveliotis
July 7, 2008
Dearest Anagnos Family,
It is with great sadness that I learned of Basil's passing. Basil was such a giving and kind person who allowed me an opportunity when I was just a beginning attorney. And I know that a great many others also felt this generosity. Basil, you will be greatly missed.
Stephanie Stevenson
July 7, 2008
Tina, Eleanna, Will and John, Our hearts are broken for you. There are simply no words to express our sympathy. Peace be with you. Love, Mike, Steph and Brett Stevenson
antigone zaverdas
July 7, 2008
With my heartfelt sympathy, I pray that God comforts you and your family. Words seem so inadequate, when your loss is so great, but know that my love and thoughts are with you.
Within our hearts,the ones we love and cherish, are never really gone. His legacy lives on.
Love, Antigone Zaverdas
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