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George Lekas Obituary

George A. Lekas, 86, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away January 4, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Sophie P. Lekas, nee Maimonis; loving father of Angelo (Mary) and Peter (Michele); cherished Pappou of Alexandra (Justin) Lundsteen; devoted son of the late Angelo and Helen, nee Limperis; dearest brother of Stella (the late John) Pintas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired Chicago Public School teacher. Active member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church where he served as President of the Parish Council in 1974 and was the first Athletic Director. Visitation Sunday, January 9th, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Friends and family will meet Monday, January 10th at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St., Chicago for visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Info., (847) 581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 7, 2022.

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Barbara Goldman

September 22, 2022

Mr. Lekas was my science teacher at Bateman School around 1960. I still remember him drawing a picture of the cell on the blackboard and explaining how fascinating it is. Years later, I got a PhD in cell biology, and I think that Mr. Lekas was the original inspiration.

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January 7, 2022

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6250 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

2727 W. Winona St., Chicago, IL

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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

2727 W. Winona St., Chicago, IL

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