George N. Lelis

George N. Lelis obituary, Glenview, IL

George N. Lelis

George Lelis Obituary

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George N. Lelis, 86, of Palatine. Born April 19, 1936 in Vassaras, Greece, passed away October 11, 2022. Beloved husband of Candi, nee Tubekis. Loving father of Laina (Louis) Ferraresi. Proud papou of Andrew Ferraresi. Dear brother of John (Laura) Lelis and Mary (Dimitri) Lamar. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks - https://www.autismspeaks.org.
Family and friends will meet Friday, October 21, 2022 for visitation from 10 AM until time of funeral service at 11 AM at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Road, Palatine. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George, please visit our floral store.
Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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