Elaine M. Tsigaras

Elaine M. Tsigaras obituary, Naperville, IL

Elaine M. Tsigaras

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44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540

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Mass of Christian Burial

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SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

36 N. Ellsworth Street, Naperville, IL 60540

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Elaine Tsigaras Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Elaine M. Tsigaras, age 82, a resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1943 in Chicago.
Elaine is survived by her loving children, Christine (Sal) Lopiccolo, Andrea Tsigaras, Nicholas Tsigaras, and Maria Poulos; her cherished grandchildren, Michelle, Casey, Andrew, Danielle, Stephanie, Ashley and several great-grandchildren; her dear siblings, Margie, Dottie, Cori and Diane; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Tsigaras; her daughter, Angela Brenner; her grandson, Christopher; her parents, Leo and Clare Poulos; and her brothers, Bill and Jim.
Elaine loved gardening and tending to her roses, and she nurtured everything in her life with the same gentle care. She was endlessly generous with her time, talents, and treasure, always ready to give of herself to others. Devoted to her grandchildren and kind to everyone she met, she touched lives simply by being who she was. She was loved by all, and her memory will remain eternal.
Visitation will be Friday, December 5, 9:00-10:30 AM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Interment Naperville Cemetery.
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Upcoming Events

Dec

5

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540

Send Flowers

Dec

5

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

36 N. Ellsworth Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.