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Paul Samatas Obituary

Paul S. Samatas, loving husband of Kostandina, nee Belushi; beloved father of William, Kathleen (William) Phillips, Thomas (Cathy) and the late Chris; dear grandfather of William (Maria) Samatas Jr., Krista (Brian) Budzisz, Nicholas (Dena) Samatas, Michelle (Peter) Pacente, Louis (Kristine) Phillips, John Phillips, Paul Stabler, Kostandina, Anita, Nancy and Kay Samatas; great grandfather of Paul, Emma, John, David, Olivia, Sophia, Gianna, Isabella, Alissa and Sophia; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 10:00 a.m., from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Ralph Massey Funeral Director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church. Services 11:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2006.

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Pat and Ted Belwish

August 15, 2006

to the Samatas Family: Dearest Teta Dina, Kathy, Bill and Tom and your families,

Ted and I wish to offer our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and father. We have many fond memories of times spent together. He is in a place now that we all long for. May his passing be full of joy as He now is with the Lord. His was a long journey. What a legacy of family and friends he had. May we all be so fortunate to be so loved. May the peace of the Lord be with all of you. Blessings to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Tina Zoumboulis

August 13, 2006

To the Family of Paul Samatas:

Our deepest condolances for the recent death of your Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

My husband Jim and I had the pleasure to meet Paul at various occasions hosted by the Sam Dimitrios family. Our nephew Chris Conglis married Sophia and is Koumbaree with Thomas and Cathy. May his MEMORY BE ETERNAL.

Love in Christ,

Tina and Jim Zoumboulis

Henderson, Nevada

The Regopoulos Family

August 11, 2006

Our Condolences to the entire family.

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