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for GEORGE PATTERSON
Dan Sheeler
August 1, 2021
George was a great man and role model, My grandmother and mother loved working there and My first job too! Took my girl on first date to Louie's and 34 yrs later she's still here. Thank you George, Billy, Tony for making me look good enough for her and always making us feel like family. Whenever we are in town, we always go "home" to Louie's. George will always live in our hearts.
David Purdy
March 28, 2011
I just heard of George's passing! I was a bartender for Louie's Pizza in 1981 and I always enjoyed George. Billy and Tony, if you read this, I don't know if you will remember me! My name is Dave Purdy! I have been living in Minnesota the last 20 years. Please feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]
Waight Family
December 19, 2010
So sad to hear, we just found out about our landlord's passing, our condolescence goes out to the Patterson family. Will keep you all in our prayers. Mr George was a great person and will be truly missed! - 1010 North.
Jennifer Groomes
December 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I always loved being not only greeted by George but being greeted by name when I would walk in. And in turn when he would come into my local place of work to purchase we all knew him as well. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 6, 2010
Dear Patterson family,
We are so sorry for your loss. George was a great man who will be missed by many. We truly will miss George, but his kindness and stories will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Ray and Donna Lind, Palm Coast, Florida
Jean Slovnik
December 6, 2010
My prayers are with all of you. I worked for George while he was at Blumberg's and kept in touch through the years at Louie's. He met my mother at the restaurant and never failed to ask about her health. When she passed, the first words he said to me were "I'm so sorry to hear". George was the kindest person I've ever known. The world was a better place with him in it. He will be missed.
December 6, 2010
George will be truely missed. I know I will miss the pleasent greeting when I would walk into Louie"s for dinner. He always had a very warm welcoming tone to his voice. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Patterson family. Not only is Louie's a Waukegan icon, so was George. We'll will all miss you. Rest in peace friend to all.
Rose Coulson
December 5, 2010
Four generations of Coulsons have enjoyed knowing George and his family. He made Louie's restaurant into an icon which is discussed by present and former Waukegan residents wherever they meet. We will miss him and his smile very much. Rose, Bill, and Beth Coulson
Chris Skaramagos
December 4, 2010
To the Patterson Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. George was such a wonderful human being with a heart of gold. He touched so many lives in the community and will be truly missed by all. Zoi se sas.
Denise B
December 4, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family. I grew up on Palmer Place (the opposite end of the block from Louie's). Though I moved out of state when I was 15, I still made a trip home to Louie's at least once a year when I would visit family. We had made family celebrations at Louie's over my 41 years and I remember seeing and meeting Mr. Patterson and his sons countless times. Louie's has been part of my family from the beginning. I'm sorry for your loss. I wish continued success to the family and the business.
December 4, 2010
To the Patterson family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our Daughter's first job was at Louie's, and Mr.Patterson was always kind, and thoughtful. He was a true gentleman. Our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of need.
Herman & Deb Mivshek.
Diane Peterson-Gallegos
December 4, 2010
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. It was always so nice to talk to George because he remembered my father. A few months ago we were in Louie's and he followed us out to the parking lot to make sure he spoke to my mother! Such an awesome guy and wonderful family! He will be missed.
Ray Martin
December 4, 2010
To Billy, Tony & the entire Patterson family. We will all miss George, his Charm and his Smile. He is truely a special man and influencial in all our lives. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Ray & Shari Martin
D & E Kukla
December 3, 2010
Dear Patterson Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. George was a special man and he will be greatly missed. I was just in a few weeks ago and he was asking me about his Ipad, he was so excited to go to the Apple store and talk to them about how to do searches. He was always a pleasure to talk to and we enjoyed the times that he would sit down at our table and talk, we will always remember those times. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wayne & Sharon Bower
December 3, 2010
To the Patterson Family:
We are so sorry to hear about George just wanted to let you know that he will always be in our hearts and prayers. He was a great person and always took great care of us and our family. He will be missed by all.
Wayne & Sharon Bower
Cyndi Harris
December 3, 2010
My deepest sympathies. George will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 3, 2010
This is to extend to you our deepest sympathy at the loss of George.
Linda Leonard & family
Sue Keating
December 3, 2010
Billie, Tony and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of you father. We always enjoyed seeing him at Louie's.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Keating
Keith Donovan
December 3, 2010
Dear Theo, Billy, and Tony,
Please accept my deepest Sympathy on the loss of a great husband, father, and grandfather. George was a wonderful person and will truly be missed by so many people.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God bless you all.
Mary James
December 3, 2010
I also would like to add that Louis was my first Place when I turned 21 that my Dad took me for my first Legal Drink! The " First one " was on the House said George! :) I'll always remember that!
My Prayers are with you!
Love Pam Novak
Kay Chen
December 3, 2010
Dear Mrs. Patterson, Billy and Tony, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. He will be missed not only on north avenue but also in our neighborhood. John & Kay Chen
December 3, 2010
Louie's has been a part of my family longer than I can remember and it was George who always was walking trhu' the dining room to welcome anyone who came to sit at 'his table'. George will be missed but we know his boys will continue to welcome us in the loving spirit their Dad embodied.
Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Mary Stickels and family
December 3, 2010
All our Prayers and Condolences to the entire Patterson Family,
So sorry to hear of your Loss, He was a Great Man with such a Sweet Smile and always quick to ask how Mom & Dad were! We grew up going to Louis & our Parents were good Friends thru out the years. I still can remember being a little girl & sitting with my Dad at the bar waiting for our Pizza having a " Kitty-cocktail" while George and My Dad Danny would shoot the breeze( & he'd give me candy ,my choice! ) . Im sure their doing that in Heaven now.
We as well know what your going through. Try to find peace and comfort in fond memories of him, Hes always with you!
All our Love, The Entire Novak Family
Bernadette Price
December 3, 2010
Theo,Billy and Tony,
I am so sorry. Your husband and father became like a father to me.
Bernadette Coughlin Price (Bunny)
Norman,Oklahoma
December 3, 2010
My family always loved going to Louies, when we come to town to visit we try and get to Louies.. Sue Ferguson-Neyrinck (Crystal Falls, MI)
Peggy Petropoulos-Kiriazis
December 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mary Ross cunningham
December 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff and Georgia Hartmann
December 2, 2010
Dear Billy and Tony sorry to here about you father. He will be missed. It was always a great day when we delivered miller beer to Louie's.
Beth (Jordan) Gallaugher
December 2, 2010
Theo, Bill & Tony,
All these entries are quite a tribute to George. What a kind, thoughtful person he was. My husband Larry and I were at Louie's the last time we visited Wkgn. I introduced myself as Kay & Sam's daughter and didn't have to say anything else. We felt right at home. My brother, Dennis, was just at Louie's last week and George recognized him immediately. Please accept our sincere condolences. George will be deeply missed.
ELASARIAN FAMILY
December 2, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 2, 2010
Our condolences to the entire Patterson family. George was always so cordial and always had a story or two to share. He was a wonderful person. He and his family are in our prayers.
Sandy and Joe Chess
Tim Morales
December 2, 2010
To all of George's family from all of the Morales family up in Lake Geneva--George touched the lives of three generations of our families with his sweet smile and welcoming handshake (and of course the kids loved the candy on the way out!), and we all knew his kindness came from deep within. We hope you take comfort in knowing that his was a life well lived, and that his memory will live on and inspire so many others. He will truly be missed, and our prayers are with you all.
Jim & Mary Otahal
December 2, 2010
We are saddened to hear of George's passing. He would always give our boys bubblegum and they are now in their 30's. He would still ask us how and what they were up to every time we came in to Louie's. He was a great man, and we will miss him.
Ellie Tsitiridis
December 2, 2010
Dearest Patterson, How deeply sadden we were to hear of the passing of George. What a wonderful man! Truly the definition of a wonderful man. May God help you through this difficult time and help sooth your hearts with the wonderful memories. May his memory be eternal and it will because he touched so many lives. Love always Pete and Ellie Tsitiridis
Connie Clemens
December 2, 2010
Dear Patterson Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You were great friends to my dad, Harold Tompoles. He loved the Greek Salad, the fried chicken, and the great conversation at Louie's. May the dear Lord bless and keep you all in His loving arms.
December 2, 2010
George was such a family man,and he beemed when he talked of his family and especially the love and appreciation he had for you Theo. I couldn,t have worked for a better man than George. He will be missed by so many of us.love laura
December 2, 2010
Dear Patterson Family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Louie's holds so many good memories for our family, and George's always friendly face was one of them. He made a warm and comfortable place in the neighborhood for all. Our sympathy to each of you.
The Sobczak Family
December 2, 2010
You have my deepest Sympathy for your loss.of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. It;s been many years that I have known you Theophane and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, May God rest his soul, Iris Pilafas
Pat Sivia-Styx
December 2, 2010
Our deepest sympathy. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.
The Styx Family
Pat Sivia-Styx
December 2, 2010
All our love & sympathy. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.
The Styx Family
December 2, 2010
To the Patterson family - what sad news I learned today while speaking with another loyal Louie's customer! George will be so missed! I pray for God to comfort you and for Him to wrap you in His loving arms. Our deepest sympathy.
Debbie & Randy Hulteen
December 2, 2010
Dear Billy & Tony,
We were so very sorry to read of your great loss your Father..He was such a great man & so well respected by all who new him..I will always remember him saying when we came in with a big smile on his face he would say"let me ask you this" Yes George made Louies a great place to come to. As I'm sure Billy & Tony will do also...their Father taught them well...
Our thought & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jim & Donna Natalie..Sun City West, AZ
Jack Jesse
December 2, 2010
Dear Billy & Tony,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss all of his stories and jokes. He was a great man.
Jack Jesse
December 2, 2010
Dear Billy & Tony,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss all of his stories and jokes. He was a great man.
elizabeth varghese
December 2, 2010
May Mr. Patterson's memory be eternal! Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers.
December 2, 2010
George will be missed, but his legacy will always be remembered. Always had open arms and warm welcome wishes. Not to mention a pocket full of gum for each child that walked in the door. God bless you all during this difficult time, you will be in our prayers. Customers, Carmen & Randy
Art Popoff
December 2, 2010
To the Patterson family, I along with all of his friends from Dist.64 N.Chicago,send you our condolences,some of which are in Heaven waiting for Georges arrival.
Jerry and Barbara Jutila
December 2, 2010
Dear Billy and Tony,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your father George. Louie's is always top of the list whenever we come to Waukegan. Your father would greet us with his smile, fill us in on all the Waukegan happenings and perhaps sit with us and tell a story! His memory is warm in our hearts...
Jerry and Barbara Jutila (Carvis)
Anthony & Cristine Torres
December 2, 2010
I grew up with Louie's. My Grandmother frequented the fine establishment and would always bring me home my favorite garlic breadsticks, which then became our daughter's absolute favorites! Our family lived in the neighborhood so there were many pizzas enjoyed from Louie's also! When I began dating my husband I learned that he knew the Patterson family through his best friend. What a small world---George always made our world a little more inviting and joyful as he was there at that front door to greet us every time we dined at Louie's...one of special date places for Poor Man's Lobster! I actually hadn't been in to Louie's for dinner in a couple years, and am grateful that I just visited a couple weeks ago with a friend and had the honor of talking with George for a bit. We will truly miss George and our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. George was a genuine soul!
December 2, 2010
Dear Patterson Family,
We will miss George very much. May your memories keep him alive in your heart.
Tim and Kim Gonzales and family
Bill Strauss
December 2, 2010
Dear Patterson Family,
Rosanne and I send our heartfelt condolences - we will miss our dear friend George. He always greeted us with such a huge smile and made us always feel so welcome to come into his "house".
God Bless
Bill and Rosanne
Mike & Kathy Kalinowski
December 2, 2010
Dear Patterson Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
George was a great man. We will hold all the memories of him in our hearts forever. He was one of the good ones.. We will all miss him.
Terry Gregorin
December 2, 2010
Dear Patterson Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jim and Liz (Bailey) Pavelick
December 2, 2010
Dear Patterson Family - We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful and kind man George was. His spirit will live on in all of hearts because of our fond memories of him. Our thoughts are with your family.
d p
December 2, 2010
we will miss him, he was the only one that was nice to us at the store R.I.P
December 1, 2010
Dear Patterson Family:
We are so sorry to hear that we have
lost George. We have spent many happy hours at Louie's, eating good food, enjoying the company of the terrific staff and laughing with George while he told his funny stories and shared his thoughts on life. He will be dearly missed and we wish the family comfort and warm memories.
Love, Janine Goldstein and Tom Barrett
December 1, 2010
To the Patterson Family..your sorrow is our sorrow for he is loved & will be missed by all. God Bless..
Robb Carvis
December 1, 2010
Billy & Tony,
The loss of your father is a loss to the Carvis Family also. We so enjoyed seeing George eveytime we visited Louies. Those memories will always remain in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Di,Robb & RJ Carvis
Debbi Welch
December 1, 2010
Dear Patterson Family,
Louie's was the place to go on the weekend with my husband and the boys. I will always remember you dad dad giving my boys a treat when they came into the restaurant and how they looked forward to it. George always had a smile on his face, had fine jokes and everyone knew him by name. God holds him in his arms, you hold him in your hearts. He will be missed greatly by all.
Patricia Jones
December 1, 2010
Louie's has been part of my life for so long I don't remember not having Louie's to go to. My children are now 31 and 35 and I remember George giving them double bubble gum every time we went there. We will remain loyal Louie's patrons but it won't be the same without seeing George there. He always made us feel so welcome and appreciative of our business. We will all miss him dearly. God's blessings to the family. Joe and Pat Jones
December 1, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. Way too soon. We always enjoyed our visits with him when we would go in for lunch. He never failed to come over to the table and talk, especially to my husband who was his Miller beer deliveryman many years ago.Our condolences to the whole family. Wally and Georgiana Burns
December 1, 2010
We will miss George. He was always there at Louie's to say hi and ask you how you are doing. He told me a story one time about how one of his sons wanted to replace the iconic stainless steel cash register with a computerized system. George said he told him, "first you learn how to make the soup, then we will worry about that." That was George, very down to earth.
December 1, 2010
To the Patterson & Couvall families,
How sad for all of the Waukeganites to loose a fine family man like George. Always a smile on his face and something nice to say to the little ones. Louies a true Waukegan institution will not be the same without this wonderful man. We will all miss him dearly.
Tom & Terry Geske
Flo Martino
December 1, 2010
I am so sorry to read of George' s untimely death. I was in Louie's a couple of weeks ago when my son was here from California and insisted on lunch at Louie's. I talked to George at length while waiting for the car. He remembered my husband who used to deliver mail to his home. He was a great man with a kind heart. I will miss him.
Flo Martino. Waukegan.
December 1, 2010
Dear Patterson Family,
We can't say how deeply saddened we are by the news of George's passing. George was a great man - always with a smile when we would come in and visit our dad, Dennis. Both Dennis and Kerry really enjoyed working with him over the years at Louie's. Your family was a big part of our father's life and we know you will miss him like we miss Dennis.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Love,
Wendy, Kerry and Ken Mullan
December 1, 2010
All of us at 1000 North Ave (dental office)with our deepest condolences to the entire family. We will continue to look for him when we pick up lunch.To know he is not there makes us very sad. Doc,Susan,Sarah,Yadi,Sandra
December 1, 2010
I enjoy going to Louie's. George always stopped to say HI to us and gave the kids a sucker or piece of candy on the way out. He will be greatly missed.
Diane Maddock
December 1, 2010
I was saddened to read of George's unexpected passing! He was such a wonderful man! Every time me and my little girls would go out for lunch...our choice was always Louies! George never failed to come visit us at our table bearing pieces of gum or a sucker for them. There is no question that the entire community has lost a wonderful human being! Please accept our sincere condolences during this very sad time for your family!
P Boytor
December 1, 2010
Growing up in Waukegan and being a part of the St. Demetrios community, we remember the Patterson family with so many fond memories. George was always there to help with GOYA activities and the church in any capacity needed. He was a great role model and a great man. He will be truly missed.
Zoi se sas,
Martha Merilos, Cynthia (Merilos) Anctil, and Peggy (Merilos) Boytor
Jo and Mike Green
December 1, 2010
We are both very sorry for your loss. George was a good man, great father, and grandfather. He loved his family above all. He will be missed by all the people that have come into Louie's, past and present.
Pamela Rompella-Riggin
December 1, 2010
Our deepest condolences for the Patterson Family. I will always remember George with a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his face, and a firm handshake with Bazooka Bubblegum in his hand!! Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely, Pamela Rompella-Riggin, Kenneth Riggin and Rula Papamatheakis- Rompella
Tula Lieding (Kapoulas)
December 1, 2010
Dear Billy and Tony,
I am so sad and just shocked to hear about your dad. Please accept my sincere condolences to your whole family. I didn't know your mom Theo but please let her know how very sorry I am. She knew my aunt Kay (Jordan) and I've heard her name so many times. I'm so very, very sorry your two. You all are in my prayers.
Betsey Riedl
December 1, 2010
Christi and George - I am very sorry to hear of your Grandfather's death. Much love to your family at this time.
William Nemanich
December 1, 2010
My condolences to George's family on their loss of a good husband, father and grandfather.I always made a point of going to Louie's when I would visit Waukegan. George made it a place with a friendly atmosphere , great service, and great food.A place where you usually could meet an old friend.George will be missed by all of us.
DJ ALLEN
December 1, 2010
Iam so sorry for your loss george was a great man he showed me so much about how the
worked i will miss him very much iam blessed to have had him in my life for 13 years and know he is looking out for us now lots of love to my 2nd family D.J.
gerry cook
December 1, 2010
I will miss my dear friend George. My heart goes out to the wonderful family of George. George was a wonderful man and will always be remembered but never forgotten. He was a friend to many and a wonderful person. I was proud to know George and will always remember his kindness. God bless you George and God bless the Patterson family. You are in my prayers. Gerry
December 1, 2010
Dearest Family of George Patterson, We want to extend our sincere and loving condolences to all of you. We so very much enjoyed talking with George when we were at Louie's. He made our day's. We will miss him always. Take care and God Bless. Love, Dave and Laurie Lerche
Tom & Jane Shafer
December 1, 2010
Dear Theo, Billy and Tony.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of a great husband, father, grandfather and great person.
He will be missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God bless you all.
Dr. John & Sue Schwab
December 1, 2010
Patterson Family,
We are so sorry for your lose. George was a wonderful man! He always had something good to say about everyone. In all the years we ate at Louies he never missed an opportunity to speak to us, our children and grandchildren. He will be missed but always treasured.
December 1, 2010
What a great man. Always with a smile & a piece of candy. He will be missed & remembered.
Sandi & Dennis Crawford
December 1, 2010
George was a kind and caring person and we know you and your family have suffered a great loss. We will always remember George and feel very honored to have known him. Your grief is shared by many. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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