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Christ Ekonomou Obituary
Ekonomou, Christ D. age 85, passed away February 21, 2005, in Palos Heights, IL, Born May 25, 1919, in Kerasea Tripolis, Greece. Beloved husband of Alexandra (nee Kass), loving father of James (Anita), John (Eugenia), Bill (Vicki) and Nicholas (Pamela), proud grandfather of Alexia, Sia, Christopher, Noelle, Demitra, Krista, Zoe, Elias and Yiannis Ekonomou, cherished brother of Panagiota (the late Kostas) Kalogeresis, Agape (the late Antonios) Athanasoulis in Greece, Hariklin (the late Elias) Ekonomou in Greece, Dina (the late George) Ikonomou, Maria (Spiros) Belokas in Greece, Gust (Voula) Economou, Dina (Leo) Bamides, dear brother-in-law of Fannie (the late George) Pipikios, Betty (the late Alex) Katsaros, Mary (the late John) Djikas, Betty (the late Spyros) Kass, Toula (the late Takis) Zaharias in Greece, George (Mary) Kass and Matina (Peter) Pullman, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Thursday, 10 a.m., until time of services 10:30 a.m., at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn. Interment Bethania Cemetery, Justice, IL. Visitation Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Blake-Lamb/Becvar Funeral Home, 11201 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, IL. Longtime owner of the Beacon Restauarant in Chicago and Burbank. Member of the Brotherhood of Kerasea Woodlawn Chapter No. 93 Order of AHEPA. Info: 708-361-0500To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Christ Ekonomou
5 Entries
Kaiser & Elizabeth Sayed
February 24, 2005
John,
Our Sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry we were unable to attend the
wake, but we recieved the
information too late. Your Fathers
courage, strength and love will always be a part of what you are.
Sandra Dremonas
February 23, 2005
Dear Nick,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Sincerely,Sandy&Pete Dremonas
Steven Beligratis
February 23, 2005
Dear Sandra and Family,
We send you our sincerest concolences on the death of your beloved husband and father.
Fondly,
Steve and Matina Beligratis
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Linda Garcher (Bard)
February 23, 2005
Dear John & Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of your father. I hope that his 85 years on this earth were filled with lots of smiles and shared celebrations with everyone who loved him. Even though you will miss him, treasure his legacy, which made you the wonderful person you are today.
Love,
Linda
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