John P. Vlahos

John P. Vlahos obituary, Oak Brook, IL

John P. Vlahos

John Vlahos Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 28, 2014.
John P. Vlahos US Army Veteran WWII. Beloved husband of the late Penelope G. nee Maggos. Loving father of Georgejean (Dan) Caras, Kathy (George) Miller, Peter J. (Sophia L.)Vlahos, Christina (Leo) Sussman and the late Dean Vlahos. Proud grandfather of Dean (Susan) and Nicholas (Heather) Caras, John (Lindsay) and Constantine (Nicole) Vlahos, Penelope (Thomas) Gialamas and Gabriel and Rafael Morillo. Great grandfather of of Agapi, George, Elena, Peter and Alexandria. Devoted son of the late Peter and Georgia Vlahos. Dear brother of the late Maria Coules and Antionette (the late Michael) Kaskas. Fond brother-in-law, cousin and uncle of many. John served for many years on the Parish Council of the Assumption Church of Chicago, active member of the AHEPA Garfield Chapter 203 as well with the District and National Order of AHEPA and the Evzones Post #1039 American Legion. Visitation Sunday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 W. Roosevelt Road (between Mannheim and Wolf Roads) Hillside, IL. Family and friends will meet Monday morning at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 601 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644 for funeral service at 10:30 am. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. By John's request, kindly omit flowers. Memorial donations to the Assumption Church would be appreciated. 708-449-5300

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Maria Ravnic

April 7, 2014

Dear Peter Vlahos and Family,
Peter, I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. John will be missed at Inland Bank.

April 3, 2014

Peter, Sophia & Family --
We were so sorry to hear of your father/grandfather's passing. He was a kind and thoughtful man.-- with a beautiful smile!
Eileen Stratton & Family

March 31, 2014

The whole Vlahos family is in our prayers I am sure Uncle John will be missed by many. May he rest in peace. God Bless you all.
The Tomaras Families of
Greenville, S.C. Voula, Jim, Ted Tomaras

Fr. Stephen Bithos

March 30, 2014

May you find comfort through our Lord's calming grace. May your father's memory be eternal.

Fr. Stephen Bithos

Liz Klufetos

March 30, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Your dad was a very nice person to be around with. Do not missed the memories that you with your dad, always keep them in your heart.
Love Liz Klufetos

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