BORN

1926

DIED

2017

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Thomas Gialamas Obituary

Gialamas, Thomas G. Thomas G. Gialamas, of Oak Lawn, IL. Age 90. Beloved husband of 53 years to Bessie (née Kordomenos) Gialamas; devoted father of Dean (Pam), John (Lisa) and Nick Gialamas; proud grandfather of Victoria, Maggie, Matthew, Alyssa, Hannah, Alexander, Andrew, and Jack; dear son of the late Gust and Theodora (née Contes) Gialamas; fond brother of George (Alice) Gialamas, Elaine (George) Sotir, Perry (Helen) Gialamas, the late cherished Jim (Christine, survived) Gialamas, and brother-in law of Nick (Vangelia) Kordomenos; also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Visitation Friday, March 24, 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Trisagion 5:00 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Funeral Saturday, March 25, 12:00 Noon at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S Kolmar Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. Entombment, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Info: www.blakelamboaklawn.com or 708-636-1193.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 23, 2017.
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Dear Bessie and family,

May God give you strength and comfort for your loss. Tom always had a smile and kindness when visiting with friends and family. Our family has memories when Tom, George and Alice had visited my late parents in Ottawa, Illinois many years ago.
My sympathies to all your families, and may his memory be eternal.

Fondly,
Mary Orphan

March 27, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. I will always remember your father as such a warm, kind, loving man. His smile was priceless. He lived a wonderful fulfilled life with your beautiful mom who so loved her Tommy. You have all grown up to be wonderful young men and blessed them with treasured grandchildren. How happy and proud you have made them. What a wonderful loving family. Although it's a heartache like no other, may all of your warm memories sustain you. May God give your mother strength and comfort. I have been blessed to have known your dad and of course your mom and to know such a wonderful family. May God Bless all of you and comfort you in this very sad time.
With love,
Lois Togas

Lois Togas

March 25, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.

John Stamatis

March 24, 2017

Sorry for your Dean. Your Dad was a great guy. Made me laugh often.

Nick Karnavas

March 24, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss, God is always there to listen to us especially in a time of need, confide in him and he will help - 1 John 5:14.

AH

March 24, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

KELLEY

March 23, 2017

May the hearer of prayer grant comfort at this challenging time. RH

March 23, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Cheryl Lynn

March 23, 2017

John, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Leticia Sierra

March 22, 2017

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24

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Mar

24

Service

5:00 p.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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25

Funeral

12:00 p.m.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

10301 S Kolmar Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

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4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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