Nickolaos "Nick" Karakatsanis

Nickolaos "Nick" Karakatsanis obituary

Nickolaos "Nick" Karakatsanis

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Nickolaos Karakatsanis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services, Inc. on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Nickolaos "Nick" Karakatsanis September 23, 1937 – November 1, 2025

Visitation for Mr. Karakatsanis will take place Wednesday November 5th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois 60465. Trisagion Service will be held 6:00 PM. Friends and family asked to meet Thursday morning 9:45 AM directly at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 7560 Archer Road justice Illinois 60458 for the 10:00 AM Funeral Service. Nickolaos will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Eleni at Bethania Cemetery.

For information Please call or text Michael Orrico at 815/260-0668

Nikolaos "Nick" Karakatsanis, age 88, of Palos Hills, formerly of Kyria, Greece, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at home with his family at his side. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Eleni (née Theoharopoulos) for over 50 years. Loving father of Alex and Stella (Michael) Melone. Cherished grandfather of Zoe Eleni and Nicholas Walter. Dear brother of the late Clara (late James) Paliatsos, Panagiota (late James) Kappas, Louie (Kathy) Vardikos, and Theodora (Paul) Barlas. Fond uncle, cousin, and friend to many. May His Memory be Eternal!

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Upcoming Events

Nov

6

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

7560 Archer Road, Justice, IL 60458

Send Flowers