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Andrew Karzas Obituary

Karzas, Andrew John Age 77, renowned WFMT host of "From the Recording Horn" for 35 years, lecturer, opera aficionado, graduate of Harvard College, and former owner of the Aragon Ballroom, passed away peacefully at home April 11th, 2011. Beloved life partner of 42 years to the late James Deuter; brother of Lois (John) Kempton of Iowa and the late Helen Cambourelis; uncle of Kathryn Kempton of Redondo Beach, CA, Eleni Cambourelis-Benedikt of Windsor, UK and Diane Cambourelis-Haskins of Massachusetts. Dear friend of many valued associates and colleagues. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to: Lyric Opera of Chicago, www.lyricopera.org; da Corneto Opera, 847-662-2694 or www.dacorneto.org; or The Metropolitan Opera (Broadcast Division), 212-870-4505 or http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/support/broadcast/make_gift.aspx. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 17, 2011.

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Fred Tumas

June 16, 2011

Andy and Jim were very dear to me. Their kindness and generosity was much appreciated. They were role models to me as a young man and I shall miss them very much. My condolences to Andy's family and friends.

John Cisarik

April 18, 2011

I met Andy many years ago through a mutual friend, and although I saw him only rarely over the years I made a point of listening to his program as often as possible.

Rest in peace, Andy; your great work remains with us.

I offer my deepest sympathy to Andy's life partner on his loss.

Jeffrey Faellaci

April 17, 2011

with loving memories of a dear friend,

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