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Alfred Sofiakis Obituary

Sofiakis, Alfred P. 89, passed away January 31, 2019. Alfred was born in Chicago to Pavlos and Katina Sofiakis on December 15, 1929. He was the youngest of their seven children. Alfred was a loving husband, loving father to five daughters and a stepdaughter, loving grandfather to ten grandchildren and ten great-grandbabies. Visitation at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church 5649 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, Friday, February 9, 2019 at 10 a.m., followed by service at 11 a.m. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Salerno's Galewood Chapels. Visit their website for donation information, in lieu of flowers. www.salernofuneralhomes.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 7, 2019.

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Diane Sofiakis

February 23, 2019

You are ny light and my life. Now you are gone and I am empty. I love you ny Al. Forever.We shall always keep the music playing like Strangers in the night!

Z L

February 10, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

welcome

Thomas Fang

February 9, 2019

Alfred (Father inlaw and friend)

Have a great journey to the fiddlers green.

Mark DePaolo

February 8, 2019

Dear Diane and family,

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Al was a very kind and giving person and much fun to be around. He will be missed by many. Our hearts are with you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Mark and Nancy DePaolo

February 8, 2019

May the God who "binds up the broken-hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you and your family during this difficult time(Isaiah 61:1,2)

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church

5649 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

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9

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11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church

5649 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

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