GEORGE J. COTSIRILOS

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Donnellan Family Funeral Services

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Skokie, Illinois

GEORGE COTSIRILOS Obituary

George J. Cotsirilos, 90, beloved husband of Joan M. Hall and the late Theresa L. Cotsirilos; loving father of Stephanie , John (Susan) and George J. Jr. (Maria Baird) Cotsirilos; step father of Colin, Christina (Peter Wald) , Lynn, and Justin Hall; proud grandfather of Teresa, Joseph, Gabriel, Lula, Zeke, Gideon, Elias and Cassidy; dear brother of Betty Angelos. Visitation Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, 60077. Funeral Service Thursday, 11 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Rd., Glenview, 60025. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Young Women's Leadership Charter School, 2641 South Calumet, Chicago, 60616. Info 847-675-1990 www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 29, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE COTSIRILOS

12 Entries

April 11, 2011

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 clients and continued to "teach" all of us by example and his actions.I was deepely saddened to see of his passing when I returned from an out of town vacation. I would have liked to say goodbye to a man who had a part in shaping my career.He will be missed by many.

Frank Murtha (Glenview IL)

Floyd Babbitt

April 8, 2011

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".

Jim Udesky

March 30, 2011

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 Stephanie, John and George are all great and individually brilliant. Just like "Pop and Mom" as George used to always call them.

Jack Martin

March 30, 2011

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.

March 30, 2011

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

March 30, 2011

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

Dianne Cotsirilos

March 29, 2011

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.

Carol Prins/ John Hart

March 29, 2011

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

Patrick/Martha Tuite

March 29, 2011

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)

Dorothy Doherty

March 29, 2011

The world has lost an excitingly vibrant man. I go back, way back to when the "guys" were all together in one office. Dino DeAngelo, etc., and Gerry Moro(my first husband). George was the leader and though our paths never crossed again, I know he was a happy and vital human being and will be missed. Sincerely, Dorothy Doherty (nee Harrison)

March 29, 2011

You will be missed Uncle George. I have terrific memories of you which I will keep close. Love, Liz

Jayne Barnard

March 28, 2011

George was one of the most courtly, generous, and kind men I have ever met. I love that he adored my friend, Joan, for more than 20 years. I also love that he mentored and guided so many outstanding trial lawyers in their careers. So many reasons to be grateful for his long life.

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