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Chris Zouras Obituary

Zouras, Chris age 36, suddenly, loving soul mate of Annette Luberda, cherished father of Angelica Luberda-Zouras, loving son of James and Dhimitra Zouras, fond grandson of Pete and Kathrin Karakosta and the late Michael and Evdoxia Zouras, dearest brother of Evelyn Zouras (Jerry) Morrow, Darlene and Jamie, dear nephew cousin and friend of many. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem to St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Narragansett for 10:30 a.m. funeral service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Nicholas M. Pishos Funeral Director Ltd. 773-745-1333.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Alethea Morrow

December 9, 2022

Dear chris.
if i ever were to meet you, if i had a chance, i would already know so much about you. mom told me so many stories about you, angelica, and toula. i wish i would have the chance to meet you, im sure i would have loved you. more than that. i know it. 100% sure. more than 100%. 110%. 100000%. if i had the chance to meet you, it would make more than a day. a week. a lifetime. i wish i could tell you how mom is doing. i wish i could tell you how angelica is doing. i wish i could have told you how toula is doing. i can say that i am doing good. but, i will meet you someday. one day, i will have the chance to see who you are, other than in grandmas living room. i want you to know how much grandma cared for you. how much mama cared for you. how much angelica cared for you. i cant bring up your name, or else they would be crying on the outside, dying on the inside. how much our people cared for you, your death changed the whole family. if i havent heard of those stories, i couldnt hear of anything. i wouldnt be typing right now. i wouldnt even know your name. i would know nothing. i wish i could have told you. but, i still know, i will meet you someday. not today. maybe tomorrow. but someday.

-Alethea Zouras

October 18, 2022

Dear Chris,
I honestly hear so many stories about you. from my mother, and my grandmother, Evie and Toula.
I honestly wish I couldve met you, But I was born too late.
I think if we wouldve met, We couldve had a blast for the rest of my life.
I send well blessings and love up to heaven. Rest in peice, Chris <3

Aaric Dexter

December 31, 2008

dear chris, at first I wasnt sure exactly how you felt about me. after a while you were the first to strike conversation, you helped me understand that as long as Aneta and Gel were ok and happy that nothing else mattered. you helped bring a beautiful and smart little girl into this world and you saved Aneta's life. for that, I will always be greatfull and you will always have a place in my heart. I promise you I will work hard, never quit, and always put both of them before myself. I wish I had so much more time to create more of a friendship with you. I know I didnt know you for years, but I can honestly say I love you. without you, two of the most important people to me wouldnt be here. everyone misses you soo much.......and so do I.

Myleene Sunga Bosch

December 30, 2008

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I knew Chris in high school. He always knew how to make everyone laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Charles Smith

December 30, 2008

My heart goes out to all of Chris family and friends. I will miss you buddy I will always cherish the time you and I crossed paths with each other.

THEODORA AND PETE LAGIOS

December 27, 2008

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHTY TO ALL OF THE ZOURAS FAMILY. SINCERELY, PETE AND THEODORA LAGIOS

Matt Butler

December 27, 2008

I'm really sorry for the family's lost. I only got the chance to meet Chris (Gelli's dad) once. From what i heard he is an amazing person and he will be missed. I really love his daughter Angelica and i wnt her to know if she needs anything that im only a phone call away. I'm really srry for his lost and wish him and his family the best, especially Aneta and her daughter Angelica<3 R.I.P Chris

Matt Butler

December 27, 2008

R. I. P.

Jay Smith

December 27, 2008

I believe I was Chris's teacher in sixth grade. If so, I remember him, Evelyn and his mother very well. I'm so sorry for your loss. To his wife and daughter, my special condolences. May his memory be a blessing for you.

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Aneta Luberda-Zouras

December 26, 2008

My love I love you so much, I will miss you. You will always be in my heart as you always were. Nobody understands how much we meant 2 eachother. My heart is with you always and will be forevere. U are and will be a special part of my life. I will never let our daughter 4get u. I have nothing but great stories 2 tell her 20yrs worth. I know your gonna be cold baby I will keep you warm. Jell and I will come every week we miss you and always love will love u. Rest in peace my love, we`ll be 2gether again one day I LOVE YOU....

me and my daddy after our sabrro war.

angelica luberda'zouras

December 26, 2008

My dad is my hero. I love him. So did my mother. She suffers from his death. He saved her lifE & he created mine. I love him. I just want my daddy back. But thats not gonna happen. Ill see him soon. Just remember if u hear a bell my daddy got his wings. ''when a bell rings an angel gets its wings.''

cassie mcjennett

December 26, 2008

dear angelica and aneta and chris' family,
i am sorry for your lost. chris was an amazing dad to angelica. he cared for her so much. he loved aneta so much. all of you guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. chris was so nice and amazing. i can't believe he's gone. i cried the night i found out. it's terrible.
i'm terribly sorry.
Rest In Peace Chris<3

Mark Mallerdino

December 26, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Caccioppo

December 26, 2008

To the entire Zouras family, I visited the funeral home tonight, but that's not enough. I want to tell everyone how sorry I am for your loss. Chris was a great kid when I knew him, and I am sorry I never had the chance to know him as a young man. My heart is broken and goes out to you. Take care, rest in peace Chris. We'll see you again, some day...

Vcky Ziemba

December 26, 2008

Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss; the loss of one's child is unexplicable and indeed tragic. I can only say that you have my deepest sympathy, and your family will be in my prayers. May you find peace in your heart as your family and friends gather around you during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Chris.

Beata Luberda

December 26, 2008

To The Luberda-Zouras Families;
Chris was so proud of Angelica, and the everlasting love he has for all of you will always be here.
Did you know that he saved someone's life? Now, he'll always be Your angel....
Aneta, remember he loves You and Angelica forever.
Deepest sympathies to the Parents, and family of Chris.
You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.

With Heavy Hearts,

Steve and Beata Luberda-Goodman

sophie mercado

December 26, 2008

to annette, angellica, and the entire zouras family my deepest sympathies. I knew chris since I was 20 and he was always a true gentleman with me. I know how much he loved annette, and his life was angelica. I still cant believe hes gone. he will be missed ..... sophie

Erika Coull-Parenty

December 26, 2008

Chris, Your mother always spoke so highly of you. It is unfortunate we never had a chance to meet. Your family is in my prayers. Be their angel!

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