Obituary for George Gianakas
GIANAKAS, GEORGE S. Age 47
Passed away peacefully into eternal life on August 27.
A dignified son, brother and uncle.
Devoted son of Steven and Matina (nee Cononelos) Gianakas.
Beloved brother of Peter (Ruta Jurpalyte) Gianakas and Nancy (Nick) Gianakas Halikias.
Loving uncle of Evana, Steven, Samantha, Evan, Matina, Peter and Christopher.
Adored nephew, cousin and friend of many.
George was a debonair gentleman who was the life of the party, had a wonderful smile, and his quick witted repartee touched countless lives of many friends worldwide.
As a graduate of Brother Rice High School and Loyola University, he was a gifted and successful businessman.
George enjoyed world travel and culture especially Paris, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Holland & Greece, and mastered cooking gourmet cuisine of various nationalities along with mastering 3 languages fluently.
He loved and played golf, soccer, baseball and ice hockey, and was a devoted fan of the Chicago Blackhawks and his favorite NHL player was Mats Sundin.
Honor, Respect, Integrity and a deep faith in God were his finest trademarks in life of which he lived by. An incredible and generous human being.
Visitation Monday, September 2, 2 – 9 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL
Visitation Tuesday, September 3, 9:30 a.m. until time of service 10:30 a.m. at SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL
Interment Bethania Cemetery
Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
2
Sep
2:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park
9000 W. 151st St.
Orland Park, IL 60462
Visitation
Tuesday
3
Sep
9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
Sts. CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
11025 S. ROBERTS ROAD
PALOS HILLS, IL 60465
Service
Tuesday
3
Sep
10:30 AM
Sts. CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
11025 S. ROBERTS ROAD
PALOS HILLS, IL 60465
Cemetery Details
Location
BETHANIA CEMETERY
7701 ARCHER AVENUE
JUSTICE, IL
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