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Dena Vagias Obituary

Vagias, Dena (nee Giannakopoulos), age 98, born in Vitina, Greece. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Cherished mother of Gus (Eleni) and the late James. Loving Grandmother of Kristina. Dearest sister of Panagiotis and the late Angelo, Gianoula and Kostandinos in Greece. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago, Relatives and friends will meet Wednesday morning at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 601 S. Central Ave. Chicago, for 10:30a.m. funeral service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements by NICHOLAS M. PISHOS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, LTD. 773-745-1333

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 28, 2010.

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