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John Thanos Obituary

John Thanos, age 86, of Wilmette, IL. Fell asleep in the Lord on May 19,2022 with his caring and devoted family at his side. Beloved husband of Toula nee Tziortzis for 53 years. Devoted father to Dean and Valerie (William) Javaras. Cherished grandfather to George & Arianna. Dear brother to George (Helen) and Jean (Nick) Anest. Loving brother-in-law and uncle to many. Born on December 20,1935 to parents Konstantinos and Vasiliki (Hotousiotis) in Sanga Greece. John immigrated to America to fulfill the American dream. He completed high school, served in the US Army. He has owned and operated the Ridgeview Grill in Wilmette for 61 years. May his memory be eternal. Visitation Sunday, May 22, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Service Monday, May 23, 2022, 12 Noon at Holy Taxiarchi & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 North Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL 60077. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Holy Taxiarchi & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church or Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 22, 2022.

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Carla Vaughn-Deeds

May 26, 2022

My heart and sympathy goes out to the Thanos (and extended) family. John was a very kind man and his presence will be missed on this earth. I feel very fortunate to have known him. May he rest peacefully. Much Love.

Patricia Economos

May 22, 2022

Deep condolences to the Thanos family.
John was "goodness" personified...he will be missed by those who knew him, and more so, by those who loved him.
May his memory be eternal.

Chuck Staes

May 22, 2022

So sorry for your loss. My family thought John was one of the finest people. My Yia Yia and my mother really loved him, and were so proud of him. Again, our deepest sympathies. Chuck and Andy Staes

Nicholas and Popi Kokonis

May 20, 2022

Today Saga is mourning one of its outstanding sons. Our sincere condolences to the John Thanos family. John was a good man and a special friend who will be missed deeply. We have been blessed to have known him and his wonderful family and will always remember fondly the precious memories he has left us. May the earth that will cover him be light.

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May

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

May

23

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Holy Taxiarchi & St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church

7373 North Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

May

23

Graveside service

1:30 p.m.

Memorial Park Cemetery

9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60076

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10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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