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Peter Korbakes Obituary

Korbakes, Peter G. Age 84, of Blue Island, owner of Korbakes Liquors, Korean War veteran, US Army. Cherished son of the late George C. and Stella (nee Maniatis); beloved husband of Georgia (nee Kotsiviras); loving father of George P. (Katherine), James P., Chris P. (Alexandra) and Steve P.; proud grandfather of Peter G., Telemahos "Telly" G., Peter C., Stephanie R. and Johnny C.; devoted brother of the late Mae (late Nick) Davlantis, the late Alice (late George) Conkis, the late Chris (late Helen), the late Marie (late Joe) Jordon, Pearle (late Jim) Lamorte and the late Patricia (late Charles F.) Synakiewicz; dear brother-in-law of Kostula (late Hilias) Katsivalis, Panayiota (late Petros) Nastopoulos, Prokopios (late Vasiliki) Kotsiviras, Gregory (Irene) Kotsiviras, Panagiotis (Soula) Kotsiviras and Niki (Christ) Kemperas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, April 29th from 2:00 to 9:00pm. Prayer service Monday 10:00am at Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Funeral service 11:00am at St. Spyridon Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Spyridon Iconography Fund greatly appreciated. 708-388-1300 www.kruegerfuneral.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 27, 2012.
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Aunt Georgia & Family - I'm sorry I was unable to attend the services for Uncle Pete but my heartfelt sympathies goes out to all of you

Elaine Jordan

April 30, 2012

Dear George, Katherine, Peter & Telly,

Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. "ZOE SE SAS"

Renee & Parry Balis

April 30, 2012

I'm sorry to hear of the death of your father, George. He will be missed.
John Pembroke

April 30, 2012

Georgia, George,James,Chris Stevie, and all of your family.
My Heartfelt Condolences to all of You. My Prayers and Thoughts are with You.
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Christ has Risen
I Love You All

John Hampilos

April 29, 2012

Dear George and Family,
Please know, this is not an ending, your Dad will always be with you in spirit and he is still watching over you.

Mary Zawaski

April 29, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences to the Korbakes families. Blue Island says goodbye to a local icon. Pete will be sorely missed by many. May he rest peacefully with his Lord and all that have crossed-over before him. Love, Peace and Blessings to his Loving Family and all who knew and loved him.

The Pallisard Family

April 28, 2012

Stevie,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May he rest in peace.

Diana Watts

April 28, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always, Uncle Pete. Jackie (Korbakes) & Jim Park

April 28, 2012

our deepest sympathies to the family. may he rest in peace. athena and tony zanailoglou

April 27, 2012

Tragas Family

April 27, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Korbakes family.
Larry and Marsha hupe

April 27, 2012

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