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Alec Gianaras Obituary

Gianaras, Alec K. Age 96. Beloved husband of Viena Gianaras (nee Partala) Loving father of Lynne (the late Robert) St. Clair, Kathy (Daniel) Starck, Alex (Mary) Gianaras and Maria (Tim Donovan) Gianaras. Proud papouli of Stefanie, Danny, Valerie, Christ and Robert. Great grandfather of many. Dear brother of the late Sam, Angelo, William (Helen) and Gus (Shea) Gianaras. Fond uncle of George, Lisa, Deme, Ann, Diane, Patti, Bill, and Penny. Alec was the founder of Transformer Manufactures Inc, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarcate, past president of Little City Foundation, loving steward of the Greek Orthodox community and past president of the parish council of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church. Visitation Sunday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago. Family and friends will meet Monday morning at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 5649 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago IL 60660 for visitation from 11:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. By request of his family, kindly omit flowers, memorial donations to St. Andrew Church or to the Little City Foundation, 1760 W. Algonquin Rd. Palatine, IL 60067 would be appreciated. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, LTD 773-736-3833

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2009.

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Genie Sasloff

January 12, 2009

To my Nouno...May you be as happy in heaven as you've been on earth. You are in my heart always.
May we all be as blessed as you have been.
Ponda, your God daughter, Eugenia

Ronald Rossate

January 7, 2009

Dear Viena and Family'
Although it has been many years since I have had to opportunity to see any of you, I willl always remember some of the great time we had in Michigan and elsewhere. I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of this great man. My prayers are with you and your entire family.

Dan Starck

January 6, 2009

sagapo papou.....thank you for being such an amazing grandpa ill miss you and love you always and forever
ponda

bobby doetsch jr

January 5, 2009

to the Gianaras family..
i am so very sorry for your loss. as i have told kym so many times, without your father most of us kids in bannockburn never would have been to the circus once. and we got to go year after year, on a school day! bobby and kym doetsch jr.

Tina Zoumboulis

January 4, 2009

Dear Viena and Family:
I was very saddened to read of Alec's passing. My condolances to all of you.
He was a great man, great leader and friend especially to all charitable causes. When you approached him for a donation he never said No.
I was very fortunate to have worked with him on numerous committees and will always remember his smile.
May he rest in peace and HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL.
Jim joins me in saying Goodbye to Alec Gianaras.
Tina Zoumboulis
Henderson, Nevada

Sylvia Zalucki

January 4, 2009

Alex, Our sincere sympathies to your family. Your father was certainly blessed with a good life and a wonderful family. Your father was always thankful to me and I appreciated that. May you always remember the best of times.
Sylvia Zalucki and Cynthia Norton

Margaret Doetsch

January 3, 2009

Dear Kathy,
Bob and I were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful man and did so much for others. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Marge and Bob Doetsch

Patrice Bugelas-Brandt

January 3, 2009

St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church grew and prospered because of the hard work and determination of Mr. Gianaras. Even as a little girl in the parish, I was aware of his dedication and generosity; and the fact that my parents admired and respected him and his whole family. What a wonderful, full life; what a great legacy he leaves his children and grandchildren. Zoe se sas.
Patrice Bugelas-Brandt

Jeff and Heather Benson

January 3, 2009

We offer our condolences to the entire family for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chuck Poncher

January 3, 2009

Alex, who never forgot to remind me that he shared his birhday with my mother, was a dear friend and advisor. He will be greatly missed by all who got the wonderful chance to know him. All of our sincerest symphathy to the entire family,

Chuck and Barbara Poncher (Boca Raton, FL)

Diane Brick

January 2, 2009

May God shed His blessings on you during this time of your loss. I'm reminded of a poem that expresses how we remember the loss of our loved ones. "Remember me in your hearts, your thoughts and your memories of the times we loved, the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never have gone."

Lovingly,

Jagdish Thakkar

January 2, 2009

Our sincerest sympathy to the family.God give them strength to bare the loss of the head of family. He will always be remembered.
Thakkar Family
Jagdish(Jack),Daksha,Ami & Jenny

Fr. Phil and Carol Pekras

January 2, 2009

Our sincerest sympathy to the family. He will always be remembered.
Fr. Phil and Carol Pekras
San Diego, CA

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