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1934

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2014

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Lack & Sons Funeral Home - Hickory Hills

9236 S. Roberts Rd.

Hickory Hills, Illinois

George Athanasiou Obituary

George D. Athanasiou; beloved husband of Mary; dear father of Bessie (George) Sianis and Annette (Rich) Kula; grandfather of Bobby, Demetri, Matt, Zak, Krissy, Briget and Shannon; brother of Nick (Chrisanthie), Despina Kostavasilis and Mantho (Athena). Visitation Sun. Aug. 3, 3-9 PM at Lack & Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts (8000 W.) Hickory Hills. Funeral Service Mon. at 10 AM at Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 111th and Roberts Rd. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Sign online guestbook at www.lackfuneralhome.com 708-430-5700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 3, 2014.

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Rebecca c

May 26, 2025

SORRY SO LATE CAPTAIN GEORGE WAS A GREAT GUY HE LET ME BARTEND AT THE SEA OF HAPPINESS WHEN IT WAS SLIW FOR THE EXPERIENCE MET ALOT OF GREAT PEOPLE THERE YEARS AGO MY FIRST TASTE OF LAMB CHOPS HE SHARED WITH ME AWESOME GUY REST IN PEACE GEORGE NEVER FORGOTTEN BECKY

PATRICIA CHRISTOFALOS

August 3, 2014

MR.GEORGE, YOU HAVE YOUR WINGS NOW FLY WITH THE ANGELS. MY DEEPEST HEART FELT SYMPATHY TO MARY,BESSIE,GEORGE AND FAMILY. MEMORIES IS ONE OF GODS GREATEST GIFTS OF LOVE THAT DEATH CAN NEVER TAKE AWAY. CHERISH THEM TODAY TOMORROW AND ALWAYS.
PATRICIA CHRISTOFALOS

August 2, 2014

My husband and I send prayers to the entire family for their loss. Mr.and Mrs. Leeroy Rufus.(Sheryl and Roy)

Laura Opheim

August 2, 2014

Words cannot describe the kindness that Captain George gave to David and I over the years at The Sea of Happiness and beyond. He made everyone laugh and was always SO proud of his family. We are thinking of you all and sending our most heartfelt condolances. RIP, George, and DIAL-A-SHOT!!!

Natone Midwest

August 2, 2014

Rest In Peace George! Sending Love To Family & Friends! Burr!

Gloria Scott

August 1, 2014

Our condolence to the family had great times working with you at CASS HOTEL GLORIA CARDELL MARY CHESTER MARY LARRY BERTHA LORENZO JAMAL AND THE CASS FAMILY MAY GOD KEEP YOU ALL

Eddie Jones

August 1, 2014

My condolences go out to the family!!! Lil George and Jimmy stay strong!!! R.I.P. Big George!!!

The Landing

Theodoros Athanasiou

July 31, 2014

Great times and memories...working with you at Rhoditis.

I love you Uncle George...RIP

Theodoros Athanasiou

July 31, 2014

Dimitrios Athanasiou

July 31, 2014

RIP uncle George God bless u..!!!!

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Aug

2

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lack & Sons Funeral Home - Hickory Hills

9236 S. Roberts Rd., Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Aug

3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lack & Sons Funeral Home - Hickory Hills

9236 S. Roberts Rd., Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Aug

4

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

S.S. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

Palos Hills, IL

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Lack & Sons Funeral Home - Hickory Hills

9236 S. Roberts Rd., Hickory Hills, IL 60457

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