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for John Giolas
Cathy Catt Goldschmidt
August 11, 2017
Just learned of your dad's passing. He was such a good friend to my dad these past few years, having "senior " coffee at Burger King, friendly betting in the March Madness and especially kept each other company after both of their wives passed away within a month of each other. Our family was so grateful for the friendship and how John kept my dad company during the most difficult times in his life. Such a special man.
Patricia Fointno
July 26, 2017
My condolences to the family. Mr. Giolas had a rich history of photography in Gary. His record of excellence made his studio extremely popular. May he rest in peace and may his family be comforted.
Susan Tuerff-Wasmund
July 25, 2017
John was such a wonderful neighbor to my mother and I used to enjoy seeing both John and Elaine when I would come to Valparaiso to visit. Such an accomplished photographer - my mother still has a picture he took of her magnolia tree on her fridge today. May he Rest In Peace.
Dorothy Preston
July 24, 2017
To the Giolas Family:
Mr. Giolas was the only photographer who took all of our Senior Class and Prom pictures. I graduated from Tolleston High School in 1966 and still have my picture as do many others. He was always a very nice person. May God Bless your family and keep you in his tender loving care.
Angeline Komenich
July 24, 2017
John was my friend, my photography teacher, my mentor, and my favorite Greek philosopher. I will miss him profoundly. .
His messages to me were signed with the word "agape"; in Greek it means love, the highest form of love, charity
He loved and was loved in return.
I am grateful for the years of his special friendship, his quick wit, his artistic and creative personality. He was unique.
Angeline Prado Komenich
Joy (Black) Valek
July 24, 2017
I met John as a member of the former volley ball team in the old Marquette Elem School, where I was school librarian. We all enjoyed his participation. He also took the students' pictures there annually in the Media Center. I still have hanging on the wall in my den a framed photograph of the Indiana Dunes of his. My condolences.
Anthea Gountanis Morgan
July 24, 2017
Dale & family. Do you remember 8th Ave, and John Vohr? We had fun. Your Dad took us to a small kiddleland, and took pictures of us which I still have. May John's memory by eternal. I saw your mom a few years back. She came to my moms visitation in Merrillville.
July 24, 2017
So sorry for your lost. May God continue to be with the family. Romans 12:12
July 23, 2017
It's Sunday and I am just finding out that John passed away on Tuesday... our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry to hear this. I am one the many fortunate women who, as a bride 49 years ago hired John Giolas to take my wedding photos. They were absolutely creative, beautiful and still very cherished. I am happy that I was able to visit John at Symphony, meet his sons, and once more thank him for his photos by showing him and reminding him of one with which he won ribbons. May his memory be eternal. It certainly lives on in his photography. Ken and Marianne (Terzes) Dowdy
melissa rodriguez
July 23, 2017
May John rest in God's eternal Peace.He photographed me back in 1977- Merrillville High School class
Aniceto Camarena
July 23, 2017
My condolences to the family of John G. Giolas
In the late 40's I started band classes at Froebel High School. I wasn't quite sure what instrument I wanted to play but favored the brass sections. Undecided, Mr. Resur handed me a trombone and had me sit next to John. Mind you I was 4 years younger than John but through his patience and personality I felt comfortable. Looking back and not knowing it at the time Mr. Resur gave me one of the most kind and caring students in the love of the trombone.
It is etched in time the good life we had growing up in the Froebel district only to be erased by the sands of time.
But today I pay my last respects to John Giolas who was called "Nuff". I never found out why.
Rest in peace John. You served life well.
Kay Wiersma
July 23, 2017
John was a good neighbor. He always made me laugh. I smile when I think of him.
Edward Mitro
July 22, 2017
Eternal Memory - great man and talent. So many people have photographic (and great personal) memories to share thanks to him - me included.
John Petalas
July 22, 2017
My father owned a shoe repair shop on 13th and Broadway in Gary directly next door to Johns studio. As a 7 or 8 year old boy I would wander into his studio and he never minded my pestering him. May God grant him eternal life. May his memory be eternal.
Jon Davis
July 21, 2017
I remember Mr. G as father that played touch football in the street with his son and his son's buddies. A unique individual that I won't forget.
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