Chris Callas

Chris Callas obituary, Glenview, IL

Chris Callas

Chris Callas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2025.

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Chris Callas, age 84, fell asleep in the Lord on January 29, 2025. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Giannikos) for 55 years. Devoted son of the late Ioannis and Demetra Kalogeropoulos. Cherished brother of the late Athanasia (Kosta) Katsiabis, Sam (Katina) Callas, the late Angeliki (the late Michael) Kontalonis, William (Tina) Callas, Angelo (Lambrini) Callas and George (Georgia) Callas. Dear brother-in-law of the late Panagiotis (Katerina) Giannikos, Theodoros (Voula) Giannikos and Voula (Kosta) Douros. Fond theo of many. Chris was a co-owner of Saxony Restaurant and Bar in Uptown, Chicago. He retired to Greece in the 1990s with his dear wife Helen and enjoyed life. He was loved by everyone who knew him, and he will be missed by ALL. Visitation February 7, 4:00-8:00PM at NH Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. Funeral service and interment in Thana, Arcadia, Greece. Memorial donations to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago would be appreciated. Arrangements by Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd. (847) 375-0095. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Chris, please visit our floral store.

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