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Dan Terzakis Obituary

Terzakis, Dan "Danny Boy" Beloved husband of the late Vicki (nee Stavropoulos), loving father of John (Mary), Mary Ann (Brett) DeKing, Peggi D. Terzakis and George (Jill) Terzakis, devoted son of the late John and Maria Terzakis, proud grandfather of Tori, Lea and Grace Terzakis, Cassandra and Dane DeKing, and Francesca and Grant Terzakis, dear brother of Georgia (the late Mike) Xidakis, Helen (the late Peter) Lostarakos, Stella (the late John) Rombakis and the late Andrew (Patricia) Terzakis, fond uncle, godfather, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Hills Funeral Home, 10201 S. Roberts Rd., Palos Hills. Family and friends will meet Monday morning, at S.S. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 11025-45 S. Roberts Rd., Palos Hills, for funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Athena Hellenic School 6616 N. Kenton Ave., Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, would be appreciated. 708-598-5880.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 5, 2008.

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James Kallins,M.D.

November 20, 2008

Dear Terzakis Family:
We just heard the news of our dear "Danny Boy's " passing. he was an amazing man. A great friend, a joy to have around you. We will miss him very much. May his Memory be Eternal. Dr. James and Virginia Kallins,

George & Esther Poulos

November 1, 2008

Dear Terzakis Family,
We just learned of your father's passing. He was a very special person and dear friend. He is now at peace, may his memory be eternal.

Timothy Cahill

October 14, 2008

To The Terzakis Family:

My sincere good wishes go to you all. Your father was a great man with a long list of accomplishments that should make your family proud. I only pray that I have the opportunity to live such a full life. God Bless!

Christopher Sneed

October 11, 2008

John,Maryann, Peggi, and George,
My sincerest condolences from my family, Michael, Sharon, Christopher,and Victoria Sneed to yours...May God bless you.

Richard Wholey

October 11, 2008

Mary Ellen and I will remember your Dad in our prayers and extend our sympathy for your loss.

Lisa and Katrina

October 9, 2008

Maryann and Peggy, I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet your father and hear you share your stories about him! He surely couldn't ask for more caring and loving daughters. I pray for peace for the hearts of you and your family, and know that memories of him will live with you and comfort you forever!

John Henning

October 8, 2008

My sincerest condolences to John Terzakis and his entire family on the loss of Dan Terzakis, John's Dad. There is so little we have to offer those suffering loss except to encourage rememberance of a lives well lived. My Dan rest in peace and his family continue to enjoy the best of memories with him as well as his bride Vicki.
Jack Henning

Howard & Phyllis Skolak

October 8, 2008

John:
We offer our sincere condolences to you and the Terzakis family. We will keep you in our prayers.

Tricia Ruiter

October 7, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

edward salomon

October 7, 2008

Please accept my sympathy and good wishes to the Terzakis family at this sad moment. I know that your father's memory will never fade and always remain an important part of your lives.

Tricia Ruiter & Family

October 7, 2008

John, MaryAnn, Peggi and George,
I want to Thank you for sharing your father with me, for the last 20 years.
Your father and I developed a bond like no other. He taught me so much over the years and his teachings and his ways will live on. I was not only his personal secretary like he would say but a loyal friend. He would say, Tricia, you are like my adopted daughter and he was like my adopted dad. We had our ups and downs but we always resolved our issues. He always wanted to help as many people as he could throughout his life. Every morning as I picked him up from the home, he would ask me how John and the kids were and how was my evening and I would do the same. We had a connection and we could understand one another. He would make me laugh and he would even make me cry but we understood one another. I have so many great memories and stories about your father and I want to say he will and always be the one and only "Danny Boy!"

Jim Vanderwoud

October 6, 2008

My sincere condolences to Danny's family and friends.

Vineeta/Bel

October 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Peter Siampos

October 6, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Spiros and Cathy Gofis

October 5, 2008

Dear Terzakis Family,
May God be with you at this most difficult time in your lives to give you strength and courage to overcome your loss. May the memory of your beloved father and grandfather Danny be eternal!
With love, affection and sympathy,
Spiros and Cathy Gofis and Family

Mike Feinerman

October 5, 2008

George and Jill,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.

Charles LeMoine

October 5, 2008

I will never forget Danny Boy. He was a wonderful man who always found the good in people. He adored his family and made those around him happy to have known him. I know he is in a better place, still telling jokes and his life story of which he was so proud. God bless Danny and his family.

Stephanie and Jeff

October 5, 2008

Peggi, like a rock hitting the pond...the numerous circles of your father's reach will continue with you as his legacy. We love you dearly!

Bette Maniatis

October 5, 2008

Danny Boy left his footprints in many places and touched the lives of everyone he knew. We celebrate his life and thank God for the lessons he taught us by his example of philanthropy and love of God. We share the loss of his life and offer our sympathy to all his children and grandchildren. Our love, John, Mary, Maria, and Bette Maniatis

Jimmy Damon & family

October 5, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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