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Chris Skourlis Obituary
Skourlis Sr., Chris age 92, Veteran of WWII, 5th Armored Division, beloved husband for 66 years of Eleanor (nee Mirabile), loving father of Diane and Chris Jr., proud grandfather of Tony (Jennifer) Skourlis, Jennifer (Kevin) Senffner, Kristen (James) Young and Michael Piwowarski, great-grandfather of Anthony Skourlis Jr., Justin Haase, Haley Haase and Taylor Thanos, brother of the late Peter Skourlis, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m., at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn, IL. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Trisagion Service Tuesday, 7 p.m. Member of the Chicago Musicians Union for 75 years. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to St. Nicholas Church. For information call: 708-636-1193 
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
george skourlis
April 22, 2008
Auntie Eleanor, Chris & Diane,
We just heard; sorry to hear about Uncle Chris. Although it's been quite a few years, I remember Uncle Chris as a kind and gentle man. As I think back, I can hear him practicing with his trumpet at the house on Union Street.
Again, so sorry for your loss.
George, Elaine and John
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Karyn Cooks
April 17, 2008
Auntie Eleanor, Chris, Diane, Krissy, Mike, Jenny, & Tony -
How lucky you all are to have had Uncle Chris in your lives. I have so many fond memories of his kind heartedness and warm smile. They just don't make 'em like that anymore. I'm thinking of you from far away.
Love, Karyn
Peggy Fenton
April 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Peggy Fenton
April 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anita Cooks
April 15, 2008
Dear Eleanor, Chris and Diane;
George and I were deeply saddened to learn that our dear Chris has left us. His departure leaves the family with the loss of a patriarchal figure.... indeed, hard shoes to fill!
We will always remember and cherish his caring ways and his loving embraces. Take comfort in knowing he touched so many of us in such a special way, and may God, and all of the special memories grant you peace at this most difficult time.
Sorry we cannot be with you to give hime a proper sendoff and to say our goodbyes, but please know we are there in spirit. Our love and heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Skourlis family.
The Cooks
Dave Silha
April 15, 2008
Eleanor,
Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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