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Bugelas, George Christopher 84, retired owner of Peacock Ice Cream Co., after a battle with myelodysplasia. Generations enjoyed Peacock Punch, hand dipped chocolates and super premium ice creams. For 13 consecutive years, Peacock Ice Cream swept all blue ribbon categories at the Illinois State Fair. His Diary Bar on the Lake and Peacock's locations in Evanston, Glencoe and Wilmette, were the place of first employment for hundreds of young people. Married for 53 years to the late Katherine G. (nee Georgouses), he is survived by their daughters, Cleopatra (James N.) Alexander, Patrice (Willliam A.) Brandt Jr. and Christina (Michael J.) Novak, seven grandchildren, Elizabeth N. and Christopher J. Alexander, Katherine, William, Joan and John Brandt and Tatiana Novak. George was a Rotarian and proud WWII Army Veteran of five campaigns in the European Theater. Family and friends will meet Friday morning at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, for Visitation from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests flowers to be omitted. Memorial contributions to the Youth Job Center of Evanston Inc., 1114 Church St., Evanston, IL, 60201, would be most appreciated. Arrangements by: John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, LTD, c/o Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 773-736-3833.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for George Bugelas
Mary and Mike Strohm
October 18, 2004
Christina and family members; we offer our deepest sympathy and prayers at this time. He is at peace and now your Mother and Father are reunited.
Sandra Heropoulos-Monek
October 8, 2004
Cleo, Patrice and Christina,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families. I will always remember your father fondly.
Frances Tsaoussis
October 7, 2004
To the entire Bugelas family - We extend our deepest sympathies to you. May the Lord bless both George and Katherine in Heaven. From Frances, Themis, Solon, and Patricia Tsaoussis, and from Cari and Peter Pappas.
Erika Sipchen
October 7, 2004
Dear Christina,
With our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Erika Sipchen
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Deborah Weibel
October 7, 2004
Dear Christina, Michael and Tatiana,
I know how difficult this has been for all of you. Your love and devotion to your father, I'm sure, will always be remembered. I feel sad for Tatiana that she did not have a longer time with her Yia Yia and Papou, but their memories live on in you.
God Bless All of You,
Love,
Bill, Debbie & Matt
Thomas and Jane Kotsakis
October 6, 2004
Our deepest sympathies
Lois Arrigo
October 6, 2004
Dear Christina and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you know no more sorrow. He is at Peace with Heavenly Father. With sympathy,
Gus Epps
October 6, 2004
We're thinking of you both.
Gus and Ellen
Faith Perez
October 6, 2004
Dearest Christina and Families,
Your Dad is now at peace and no longer in pain. Your mom is holding him in her arms now and forever.
May the Lord bless you and your family.
Love,
The Perez Family
George Kelakos
October 6, 2004
My deepest condolences, Patrice and Bill . . .. May his memory be everlasting.
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