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Arthur Garekis Obituary

Garekis, Arthur T. Entered into Eternal Life on October 4, 2014. Loving husband of Angela (nee Menos) for 31 years. Devoted father of Lia and Rob Garekis. Caring brother of John. Loved son-in-law of Harriett (the late Angelo) Alioto. Special brother-in-law of Dean (Peg) Menos. Beloved uncle of Augie and Alex Menos. Godfather of Alex Menos and Chris Sarandos. Cousin of Nick (Georgia) Fournogerakis. Also loved by other relatives and friends. Art was a long-time MATC educator and cherished his Greek heritage and faith. Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday, October 10, 2014, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Trisagion at 6:30 PM. Visitation at ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH (9400 W. Congress St.) Saturday, October 11, from 10:30-11:00 AM. Funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the church. A heartfelt thanks to all of his devoted caregivers.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 8, 2014.

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Pauline Tsoris

October 9, 2014

Angela and Family:
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts
and prayers. Pray for your faith to uphold you and loving memories to carry you through this difficult time. Zoi se sas. With much love, Nouno and Nouna...George and Pauline Tsoris

Judith Rossetti

October 9, 2014

Wishing you moments of tender reflecton. All my sympathy.

October 8, 2014

Dearest Angela and family: We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. Art will always be with you and lives on in your children. May your faith in God give you and your family comfort at this sad time.
With our sympathy, Diane and Tim Truesdell, San Diego, CA

October 8, 2014

You and your family remain in our prayers. May his memory be eternal.

Ceil & Tom Wudy

GEORGE @HARA KINIS

October 8, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andrea Topetzes Mann

October 8, 2014

Angela and Family - I'm so sorry for your loss. May you treasure all of the wonderful memories that you and Art shared with your family and friends. May his memory be eternal.

October 8, 2014

May his memory be eternal.

Sue and Dennis Stappas

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Oct

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield

21600 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53072

Oct

10

Prayer Service

6:30 p.m.

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield

21600 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53072

Oct

11

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

9400 W. Congress St., WI

Oct

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

9400 W. Congress St., WI

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Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield

21600 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53072

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