Panagiotis "Pete" Kostopoulos

Panagiotis "Pete" Kostopoulos obituary, Chicago, IL

Panagiotis "Pete" Kostopoulos

Panagiotis Kostopoulos Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles on Nov. 2, 2025.

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Panagiotis "Pete" Kostopoulos, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on October
30, 2025, at the age of 51.
Pete was the devoted husband of Pamela (née Paps) Kostopoulos for 25 years and the proud and loving
father of Stavroula and Marina Kostopoulos. He was the cherished son of Stavroula (née Dravilas) and
the late Konstantinos Kostopoulos and the dear son-in-law of Marina (née Kanellopoulos) and the late
Stefano Papas.
He is survived by his loving brother Steve Kostopoulos, his nephew Dean, and his niece Gia, as well as
many cousins, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever treasure his memory.
Pete will be remembered for his kind heart, humor, dedication to family, and the love he shared with all
who knew him. His strength, faith, and generosity touched countless lives, and his memory will remain
eternal in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
Visitation is Monday, November 3, 2025, from noon until the time of Funeral service at 1:00 PM at St.
Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 893 N. Church Road, Elmhurst, Illinois. Interment will follow at
Arlington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the GoFundMe page to help the Kostopoulos Family.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-honor-and-memory-of-pete-kostopoulos
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