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Constantinos Rizakos Obituary

Rizakos, Constantinos "Gus" Beloved husband of Olga (nee Spanos); loving father of Stratigo "Loula" and Magdalini; devoted son of the late Stavros and Stratigo Rizakos; dear brother of Basil (Winnie), and the late Dimitrios (the late Katina) and John (Georgia) Rizakos; loving uncle of many here and in Canada and Greece. Constantinos was a member of Pan-Laconian Brotherhood and Spartia Brotherhood of Chicago. Visitation Sunday from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Family and friends will meet Monday morning at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 for funeral service at 10:30a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to American Parkinson Disease Association, 2100 Pfingsten Road, Glenview, IL 60026 or to Greek American Rehab & Care Centre, 220 N. First St., Wheeling, IL 60090 would be appreciated. Arrangements by ADINAMIS CORLISS BALODIMAS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, LTD. (773)736-3833.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2014.

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Bob Hackett

December 14, 2020

I am remembering you, especially today Gus. Peace my friend.

Bob Hackett

December 29, 2014

You allowed few people the privilege of knowing you as more than a hard working Plumber who was always in a hurry. I was one of those people who you allowed to “know you”, and I thank you for that. I don't think I ever understood any joke that you told me, but I always enjoyed watching you laugh after you delivered the punch line! May you enjoy your well earned rest my friend. Rest in Peace Gus.

Spiros ~ Vaso Diakatos & Family

December 20, 2014

Ta Therma mas Silipitiria stin oikogenia Rizakou. Na eiste kala kai na ton thimosaste. Please accept our sincere condolences.

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4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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10:30 a.m.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

2701 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL

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