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George Dravillas Obituary

George Speleos Dravillas, beloved husband of Elaine, nee Mezilson; loving father of Speleos George Dravillas (fiancee Jenifer Spreitzer); fond brother of Elaine (Frank) Caccavale and Mary Jane (Peter) Hlepas; dear uncle ''Big George'' of many. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., from Hursen Funeral Home, S.W. Corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Rds., Hillside/Westchester, to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 601 S. Central, Chicago. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Monday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Info Toll Free: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2005.

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Larry Jankovic

April 4, 2005

Elaine

Please accept my sympathy for your loss. It is much too soon to loose a dear one. I am sure you will not remember me. I think I have seen you once since we graduated High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elaine (Vranas) Panfil

March 29, 2005

Dear Mrs. Dravillas (and Spelios),



I was so saddened to hear the news about Mr. Dravillas. I just wanted to send you my condolences.



I am not sure if you remember me, but I am an old student of yours from Steinmetz, where you and Mr. Dravillas played a special role in helping me get through my teenage years. I even remember Spelio as a young boy. I have thought of you and your entire family many times over the years.



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



With Much Love,

Gail Fleck

March 29, 2005

Dearest Mrs. Dravillas,



I am so very sorry to hear about your most precious husband. I hope that all your fond and loving memories bring you comfort at this most difficult time. I am a former student from Steinmetz, and you were my most favorite teacher. I just loved hearing those sweet stories of your husband and son. You and your laugh would just brighten my day! I hope that the sun and laughter will again brighten your days soon.



My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you, Speleos, and the rest of your family.



With kind thoughts,

Gail Fleck Smoy

Paul Kratky

March 28, 2005

Spe,

We want to extend our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Paul & Lisa Kratky

Diletta Tiberi

March 28, 2005

Dear Elaine and family:



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that words cannot comfort at this time, but my prayers are with you and your loved ones.



Hugs and such fond memories of you,

Dee Tiberi

John and Milka Triebe

March 28, 2005

Dear Elaine and Speleos,



I've been out of town for a while and just learned of George's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you both. George was a good man and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.



Sincerely,

Georgia Varellas, Ochoa

March 28, 2005

To the Dravillas Family we like to

express our deepest sympathy of the

loss of my Godfather George , our prayers our with you

with all our love



Godchild Georgia

and Mrs. Anna Varellas

john katsaros

March 28, 2005

Dear Elaine and Speleos, Sorry couldn't see your dad at end. You know our love and sympathies are with you both. Love, John and Betty Katsaros

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