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William Poulos Obituary
William G. Poulos. Beloved husband of Nancy nee Bannen for 45 years. Loving father of Peter, Joseph (Britt), and Stephanie Poulos. Devoted son of the late Peter and Bernice Poulos. Dear brother of Joann Wiley. Fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. Bill was a graduate of Northwestern University, Veteran of Illinois Army National Guard and was a retired director of Public Affairs at US Railroad Retirement Board. Visitation Thursday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Family and friends will meet Friday morning at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1017 N. LaSalle Dr., Chicago, IL 60611 for funeral service at 11:30am. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Annunciation Cathedral would be appreciated. Arrangements by ADINAMIS & CORLISS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, LTD. (773)736-3833.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Poulos
January 9, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris Kalogerson
January 6, 2014
Farewell cousin Bill. May your memory be eternal. - Chris Kalogerson
December 26, 2013
I used to see Bill on the train/bus commute to work every day. He knew of my Irish heritage and bragged that he had married a beautiful Irish woman himself. He gave me the book, "How the Irish Saved Civilization." He was a good person and I am proud to have been his friend.
Mary Gillmore
Raul Cruz
December 26, 2013
With love and warm memories
Robin Channon
December 26, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Robin Channon (retired RRB in 2013).
C N Bacil
December 24, 2013
December 24, 2013
Bill & I go back to 1951 when we were in 7th grade at Myra Bradwell in South Shore. We went thru high school before we parted ways & reconnected 6 years later at the Railroad Retirment Board. We worked together for more than 30 years until I retired. After his retirement in 2004 he joined our monthly lunch club of RRB retirees,
Our future class reunions will never be the same without Bill.
Bob Kaufman
Constantine Bacil
December 24, 2013
Bill's Sunday Schedule: go to church, lively discussion at the fellowship hour, on to Gibson's for brunch and Bears game.
The fellowship group will miss your intelligent and informative comments.
John and Barbara Fox
December 24, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We both had the pleasure of working with him at the RRB. Love from the Foxes, John & Barbara
Ro Schar Lebedow
December 23, 2013
What a sweet, kind man with a lovely smile. He never changed from those days at So. Shore HS until seeing him at reunions. We'll miss you. Ro
Bob Hesson
December 23, 2013
Condolences to the family. I had a number of occasions to work with Bill while working as Chairman Bill Adams assistant. He will be remembered for his loyalty and integrity.
December 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
LeRoy Blommaert
December 23, 2013
My condolences to Nancy and the rest of Bill's family.
I also knew Bill from the Board. For several years prior to our retirements we worked on the same floor, though in different departments. When I would go into his office on business, we often talked about other matters too. He always had such a good sense of humor. It was fun just being with him. We talked about getting together after our retirements (in the park adjacent to the RRB where we could have a drink to those still working), but alas we never did. He will be missed.
December 23, 2013
Sleep in heavenly peace, Bill. I will miss you. Bye for now, Bernadette Roche
December 23, 2013
I first met Bill in 1951 when we were both in 7th grade at Myra Bradwell in South Shore. We worked together at the RRB for more than 30 years. Our high school class reunions will never be the same without Bill!
Don DiVito
December 23, 2013
Bye Bill. You will be missed. I knew you for 25 years while working at the RRB!
Dana Hickman
December 23, 2013
Bill hired me in 1979 and I worked as his secretary for 6 years. Bob Gabriel is right, we had some good times. Even now, after 40 years at the RRB, I have to say Bill was my favorite supervisor. Through the years we kept in touch and I'll miss him.
Tom Ertl
December 23, 2013
I worked with Bill at the RRB supporting his networking needs. Bill was one of the nicest persons I knew at the board. My condolences to his family.
Robert Gabriel
December 22, 2013
Bill hired me in 1970. Eventually he promoted me to be the Managing Editor of the RRB All A-Board for 10 years. WE had some good times back then.
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