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Constantinos Cokkinias Obituary

Cokkinias, Constantinos G.

A Memorial Service for Constantinos "Casey" George Cokkinias will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 12noon until time of stories 1:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Our beloved Uncle Sonny passed away on February 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. A life long Chicago resident, Sonny was a proud U.S. Army Cold War Veteran serving in the 10th Infantry from 1954-1957. He achieved his childhood dream of being a Firefighter, as a 35 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Dept. Loving son of the late Nettie; brother of Joette, Susan and the late Metro, Georgia, Helene, Nesta and Charles. Beloved uncle of Nicholas, Christopher and Philip Cokkinias, Robert Kramer, Laura Stam, Michael Kramer, Richard Kramer, Karen Cox, Michelle Kramer, Carole Kramer, Joseph, Walter and the late Glenn Miller, Sean Marley, Ryan Marley and Alexis Nicoletti; Great Uncle and Great Great Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Uncle Sonny was the life of every family get-together he attended with his movie references, a Three Stooges song or just his booming voice and laughter. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. He will be in our hearts and thoughts forever and never forgotten. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Chicago Fire Department Foundation www.cfdfoundation.com. Info (630) 289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 26, 2023.

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Fred Blum

November 30, 2023

Greek were a part of our family forever and in our hearts. No one knew more jokes or stories than you. I will always remember you selling newspapers on the corner of Milwaukee ave and Western ave.

Bob Mrozek

February 17, 2023

At engine 26 and Truck 7 the Greek as he affectionately wasknown showed us young guys all about the job what a great guy sorry for your loss

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12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Streamwood

1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. At Barrington Rd., Streamwood, IL 60107

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1:30 p.m.

Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Streamwood

1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. At Barrington Rd., Streamwood, IL 60107

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