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Evangelos Niforos Obituary

Niforos, Evangelos "Van" D. 48, lost his courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer for 18 months on September 30th. Beloved husband of Tamara "Tami" (nee Dobrowski), loving father of Anastasia Lorin and Camaron Eleni Niforos, devoted son of Vasiliki and the late Dimitrios E. Niforos, dear brother of Eleni Niforos, Theodore (Maria), Spyridoula (Michael) Girard, Panagiota (Sheldon) Wheaton and the late George Niforos, son-in-law of Thomas and Marsha Dobrowski, fond uncle, cousin, Godfather and friend of many. Van was a proud Alumni and Athlete of football and wrestling at Gordon Tech High School. Visitation Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago. Family and friends will meet Friday morning, at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 7373 N. Caldwell Ave. Niles for funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Van requested memorials to be made to The Niforos Family Trust c/o McDonald Hopkins LLC 640 N. LaSalle St. Ste 590, Chicago, IL, 60654 for the education of Van's girls. Arrangements by: John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, LTD, 773-736-3833.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Thomas Mohr

January 18, 2009

Tamara,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Van's death. On behalf of my family, please accept our deepest condolences. Van was truly a joy to know. I will cherish the memories of working with him as a carpenter as well as the laughs that we shared as friends. All the best to you and your family. Remain strong.

Fr. George Pappas

November 26, 2008

Dear Niforos Family,
My name is Fr. George Pappas, I am from the old neighborhood. I am a priest in Sioux City, Iowa. I was deeply saddened to hear that Van had lost his battle with cancer. My condolenses to all of you. May his memory be Eternal. May God give all of you stength.

Nia & Dimitra Niforos

October 10, 2008

Dear Eleni & Theia Vasiliki,

we would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss.

Ta silipitiria mas.

With love,
Nia & Dimitra Niforos

Rick Kessler

October 5, 2008

Tamara: I am so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Please know that we are hear for you and children.

Theo & Lydia Manikas

October 3, 2008

Dear Helen & Niforos Family,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our appologies for not being able to attend the services but our prayers and thoughts are with you to help you through this difficult time. Zoe se sas.

Kelly Hene

October 3, 2008

Dear Tamara, Cameron, Anastasia and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I don't know what to say other than you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Van's loving memory bring you peace and the knowing that you have a special gaurdian angel watching over you. God bless you and comfort you.

Chris Pawlowski (Andersen)

October 2, 2008

Tami,
My sincere sympathy on your loss. I did not personally know Van, but the stories I heard from Dee were of a great guy with a kind heart and spirit. I lost a loved one to this disease and I am so sorry this happened to Van and your family . He is pain free now and I truly believe we will all meet again someday. My prayers are with you & your family.

Jim and Nancy Girard

October 2, 2008

Dear Tamara,

We were very sorry to hear of Van's passing. Please accept our condolences.
He was such a nice guy. We have nice memories of Van, you, and the girls during
a holiday get-together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Nancy Girard

October 2, 2008

Dear Tamara,

I am sure words are not enough to express to you my deepest sorrow for your loss. May the fond memories of your husband bring you joy and peace today and always.

Sincerely,
Ada Gonzalez-Davis

Ada Gonzalez-Davis

October 2, 2008

Dear Asia and Cameron,

May the wonderful memories of your
father bring you peace and comfort. You are in my prayers today and always.

Hugs to you both,
Ada Gonzalez-Davis (Jackie's mom)

George Skarogiannis

October 2, 2008

My cousin Vangelis your loss made me so sad. You will always be in my mind. You were palikari.
Your 1st cousin George Skarogiannis (tou Ntinou)

Tom, Marlys, Alex, Thomas,Caroline Klementzos

October 2, 2008

Tamera - We can only thank you for sharing time with us in May. We feel very fortunate to have been with you, Van and the girls. May God be with you and the girls now and forever. We love you.

Tula Kavadias

October 2, 2008

Thea Vasiliki and Family:
Zoe Se Sas. May Van's memory always be a blessing to each of you.
Kosmas, Xeni, Thea Toula and my Thea Eleni Karfakis also send you their love from Kalamos.

Linda Conway

October 2, 2008

Helen and the Niforos Family,
Helen you are a great friend and we are sorry that you and your family are going through sad time. Please accept our condolences and we are saying a prayer for the family at this time. God Bless,
Jim, Linda, Luke and Sean Conway

Sheila Hussey

October 2, 2008

Tamara...I am so sorry for your loss. You are loved and missed and in my prayers. Sincerely, Sheila Roberson Hussey

Susan McNamara

October 2, 2008

Tami, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bridget DeLeshe

October 2, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Todd Rembe

October 2, 2008

Tami,
I wish re-connecting with you wasn't through this sad news. My prayers are with you and your family.
Todd Rembe

Kandiliotis family

October 2, 2008

Dearest Thea Vasiliki, Eleni, Tammi and Niforos family

Memories keep the one you love close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart today and forever.

Thinking of your with love and sympathy.

Jim, Penelope, Peter and Ifigenia Kandiliotis

DINO& DOROTHY KARAMITSOS

October 2, 2008

DEAR TAMARA AND NIFOROS FAMILY, VAN WAS MY UNRELATED BROTHER. HE WAS MY HERO AND MOST AWESOME PERSON. NOT BEING ABLE TO EVER SEE VAN AGAIN FILLS MY HEART WITH EMPTINESS. I CAN SAY HE WAS MY OLDEST FRIEND, 40YRS.. HE WAS A CLASS INDIVIDUAL. WE WENT THRU ALOT TOGETHER. I AM SORRY TO TAMARA, ANASTASIA, CAMERON, MRS. NIFOROS, LOUIE, HELEN, SUE, PAULINA, AND EVERYBODIES SPOUSES WHO ALL LOVED VAN TOO. HOW CAN I TELL YOU A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES IN A FEW SENTENCES? I NEVER SAW VAN IN THE HOSPITAL AND THAT HURT. VAN HAD LOTS OF COMPANY FOR SURE. BUT I KNOW VAN THOUGHT OF ME AND I ALWAYS HAD HIM ON MY MIND EVERYDAY. WE NEW WHAT THE OTHER WAS THINKING BECAUSE WE KNEW EACH OTHER SO WELL. VAN, LOOK DOWN ON US SOMETIME, HELP US GET THRU LIFE WITHOUT YOU, WARM OUR HEARTS WITH YOUR MEMORIES. YOU ROCK VAN, KISS EVERYONE IN HEAVEN. LOVE,DINO KARAMITSOS & FAMILY.

kandiliotis family

October 2, 2008

Dearest Theo Vasiliki, Eleni, Tammi and to all the Niforos family

Memories keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart today and forever.
Thinking of you all with sympathy and love
with love
Jim, Penelope, Peter and Ifigenia Kandiliotis

Andy Baran

October 1, 2008

Tamara,
I am Andy Baran. I have not seen Van in 34 years. I moved to Israel but Van and his late brother George were close friends. When we were children Van played Baseball with me and I remember him as the kindest person who backed everyone all the time. I have thought of him many times here in Israel and am very sorry to hear he has passed.
May you and your children keep his memory alive by moving on as he would want you to.
Andy Baran

Betty Roggenkamp

October 1, 2008

Tami, your girls and your entire family,

We are so so sorry for your loss and are sending supportive thoughts your way. How strong he must have been to fight for so long. With sympathy...
Betty, Tom and Johanna (FC Drive) Bozic

Alicia (Kirk) Brombacher

October 1, 2008

Tamara-
I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Regards,

Louise Seifert

October 1, 2008

Dearest Tamara and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Van. I loved to hear you speak about him,I could tell he was your best friend and you his. I thought of him lately and am sorry to hear he lost his battle to cancer. It seems so empty to just say I am sorry. I will keep you and your girls in my prayers.
With much love
Dick and Louise Seifert

debbie trombetta

October 1, 2008

Tami
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

Donna Trombetta-Kopij

October 1, 2008

Dear Tami and family,
I am deeply sorry for your lose. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kay Ross-Baker

October 1, 2008

Tamara, Cameron, Asia and all of his family,

All my love and hope for days filled with beautiful memories of Van that include the sound of his voice and the vision of his smile in every thought and reflection. Kay, Eva and Brett

Tammy Barnes

October 1, 2008

Dearest Tami, Cameron, and Anatasia, There isn't enough words...May you find peace in your heart and know Van rests now in the arms of the Lord. We are so sorry for your great loss. It goes beyond comprehension. Our love and prayers are with you. God Bless You and keep you strong.

amy handelman

October 1, 2008

Tamara,kids and Niforos family,
I am a old hairdresser friend
of the Niforos family,just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will be praying for you all
God Bless Amy Handelman.

Helen Kandiliotis

October 1, 2008

To All the Niforos Family
Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting Van, through Auntie Vasiliki and Helen we got to know he was a wonderful person. Please accept our deepest sympathy and love. You are all forever in our hearts. May Van now rest in peace.
Love Always from the Kandiliotis Family in Wellington, New Zealand
John, Helen, Popi, Peter and Penelope xxxxxxx

Amy Zimmerman

October 1, 2008

Tami, Asia and Cameron,

Our hearts and thoughts go out to you. I know that we will have opportunities to get to know you better as Aviva and Cameron continue together through school. We're so sorry that we won't also have the opportunity to get to know Van. Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do for you.

Sincerely,

Amy Zimmerman, Mark, Zoe and Aviva Kaplan

Anthony, Debi, Cody, Kyle & Alexis Arbucias

October 1, 2008

Tamara, Anastasia, Cameron & Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We are so very, very sorry. Van will be missed by so many.

May all of your family, friends and memories help to keep you strong. We are sending lots of love and many, many hugs. I wish I could help you Tamara....

Steve Grotewold

October 1, 2008

Tami, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, Van had a wonderful way with our daughter Halle - he will be missed on the soccer fields. We think the world of the both you. Warmly, Steve and Lynn

Mari Lou McCann

October 1, 2008

Dear Tami and Girls,
My heart is breaking for you. I pray that God will give you all the strength to go forward as I know Van would want you to. He will be watching over all of you until you are all together again. I know he is with God now and his pain is over. My prayer is that you will find comfort in his peace.

Cundiff Family

October 1, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

amy handelman

October 1, 2008

dear Tami and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.
Amy Handelman and family

Lisa & Peter Doerr

October 1, 2008

We are so sorry for your family's terrible loss. We will support Cameron (Sophie's on her FC Drive soccer team) in all ways possible.

Michelle Hall

October 1, 2008

Tami and Family,

My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Although I did not meet Van, I heard from my Mom (Carole Nye) that he was a wonderful man and very courageous during his battle. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave & Cheryl Knaut

October 1, 2008

We love you Van. Tamara, Anastasia and Cameron, we will always be there for you.

Shirley Trombetta

October 1, 2008

Tami

I was so sorry to hear of your loss, please accept my deepest sympathy,you are in my prayers and thoughts

Serena Legatos-Coines

October 1, 2008

We will all truly miss Van. He was the greatest guy and did his best to fight the cancer. My sympathy goes out to his family!

Tammy, Rob, Kristin & Matthew Krizic

October 1, 2008

Tami, Asia & Cameron

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Vasiliki Skarogiannis

October 1, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss , you have my deepest sympathy. We are thinking about you at this difficult time.
" May your memories comfort you. "

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