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Olga Sarantos Obituary
Olga Sarantos, nee Kokoris. Beloved wife of the late Dr. James W. Sarantos; loving mother of Joan Friedberger and Dr. William J. (Joanne) Sarantos; cherished grandmother of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger, Michael and Constance Sarantos; devoted daughter of the late Nicholas and Vasiliki Kokoris; dear sister of Peter (Elaine) Kokoris, Demetra (Tyki) Coston, and the late Katherine Kokoris; fond daughter-in-law of the late Vasilios and Ioanna Sarantopoulos; dear sister-in-law of the late Mary (the late Stelios) Polenas; devoted aunt of many. A singer, pianist, organist, harpist and choral director, Olga Sarantos began her musical career at the age of 12 as an organist at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Rock Island, IL, and was choir director at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago for over 40 years. Visitation Wednesday at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. from 4 to 9 p.m. Family and friends will meet Thursday morning at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 601 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644, for visitation from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials to the Assumption Church appreciated. 773-889-1700
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Patrick Danielsen
January 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes to Mrs. Sarantos' family. We know you loved her dearly. We knew of her through her musical CD. She She was a very talented person and touched many people through her music.
christine dolph
January 13, 2008
Dear Dr. Sarantos,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy. May her memory be eternal.
Christine & Georgia Sinadinos and family
Eleni Stamas Lygizos
January 7, 2008
Dear Joanne and Bill,
Many fond memories and lessons from your wonderful mother while I was in the Choir at Assumption (1962-70). She made the experience warm, familial and nurturing. The Liturgy ascended to the heavens under her direction and all the Christmas seasons in the Plato School bus visiting homes during the season and sharing refreshments together afterward are some of my best memories. May her voice and charm grace the heavens.
My love,
Eleni Stamas Lygizos
Detroit, Michigan
Caitlin Adam
January 4, 2008
"And the sun sets in the sleet to the side..."
Kim Duffek
January 3, 2008
My heart goes out to the families of Mrs. Sarantos. Not everyone touches as many lives as she did during her lifetime. She certainly lives on in those memories and inspirations.
kevin
January 3, 2008
I am genuinely sorry to hear this very sad news. I never met Olga, but her voice will live on forever, thanks to her loving and talented grandchildren.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Friedbergers & Sarantos during this time of mourning.
Sincerely,
Kevin in NC
Kathy & Bill Henry
January 2, 2008
Nick, We are saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Aunt Olga. Our sincere sympathy to you and your whole family.
Fr. Stavroforos Mamaies
January 2, 2008
Dear Dr. William & Joanne,
I was saddened to hear the news of your beloved mother Olga's passing. She has left quite a legacy in terms of her love and devotion to the Church, and more specifically the Assumption Church as its Choir Director. Her year's of service make her legendary in terms of her musical carreer and offering. I know that she will be greatly missed by all of us. May God grant her rest among the just, and I do know that her memory will be kept eternal for she has been apart of the 40 year choral musical expression of the life of Panagia in Chicago.
Life to you and yours, may you live to remember her always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
+ V. Rev. Archimandrite Stavroforos, Dean
St. Sophia Cathedral - Miami Florida
Phil Evans
January 2, 2008
Have a safe trip, and our condolences
Dan Smith
January 1, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
william janopoulos
January 1, 2008
sorry for your loss
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