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Nick J. Koretos

1932 - 2013

Nick J. Koretos obituary, 1932-2013, Chicago, IL

BORN

1932

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road

Forest Park, Illinois

Nick Koretos Obituary

Nick J. Koretos, 81, retired Sgt. and longtime employee of the Skokie Police Dept. Beloved son of the late James and Dorothy Koretos. Loving brother of George (Juanita) Koretos. Visitation Tuesday 12:30 PM until time of service 1 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Interment Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park. Info: 708-442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 8, 2013.

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John/Laura Hammond

March 17, 2014

Nick was the best. He always was there when you needed him! On the Skokie Police Department job or off the job. I know Freddie Stewart and many others are hanging around together again in heaven! I'll miss him! May God bless his family.

G, Economos

March 16, 2014

Nick used to come by my WC restaurant and we would have a great time. He would sit at the counter and we would talk about everything, great guy. My condolences to his brother George and his family. G. Economos

Bob Grau

September 13, 2013

Nick was always a pleasure to be around and work for. He brightened many of my days. Condolences to his family and friends. A good man that will be missed by many.

ron szech, 020, Ret.

September 12, 2013

George and family, my condolence on your loss. It was always a pleasure talking with you and Nick at the "open Oven" on Lincoln. RIP, Nick.

Rosalie Brines

September 10, 2013

You'll be truly missed by all who knew you.

September 9, 2013

Our deepest sympathy George and Juanita on the loss of your Brother and Brother in Law. I knew George and Nick over 40 years ago had a lot of fun and great memories RIP NICK
Linda McTavish Stewart and Tom
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Don Suiter

September 7, 2013

Always admired Nick's sense of humor

John Hammond

September 7, 2013

Nick it's difficult to say good bye to a good guy like you! I'll bet you and Freddie, Lennie and the others are reminiscing about our careers together?

September 7, 2013

Sad to hear the passing of Nick. I truly enjoyed working with and for him during my years at the Department. You'll be missed by all.
Len Ramirez (Cape Coral, FL)

Bill Jahn

September 6, 2013

Nick u were a great guy say hello to Sam hope there is a race track near by

Michael Langer

September 6, 2013

Always fun to work with. Rest in peace, my friend. You were a "good guy."

Donna Ruedy

September 6, 2013

R.I.P. Nick, I worked with you for many years at the P.D. Your were a great friend and Officer. It was my pleasure to know you. You will be missed by many.

Ralph Hanline

September 6, 2013

So Long Nick, You were one of the really Good Guy Sgts. It was my Pleasure to work with you for nine years. Rest in Peace, Sarge!

Robby Stein

September 6, 2013

Nick was a great and fun to be around. He will be missed

Hank O'Connell

September 6, 2013

Rest in Peace, I'll see You soon I hope!

Ronald Baran

September 6, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Nick. He was always a pleasure to work with at the P.D. May he rest in peace.

Ron Baran
Skokie Police Department (Retired)

Jim

September 6, 2013

So you gave up on trying to re-grow those fingers. Rest in peace Nick

Dennis Markoutsas

September 6, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Nick at SPD for a number of years. Not only was he an excellent Police Officer/Sergeant, but also a good friend. We shared many fond memories together!!

My condolences to George and his family.
Rest in Peace Nick!!

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10

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

Sep

10

Service

1:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Funeral Home

7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130

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