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George Papagiannis Obituary
Papagiannis, George S. retired Sgt. C.P.D., son of the late Spyros and Angeline Papagiannis, foster father of Aaron Boyes, brother of Katina (Sam) Callas, uncle of Katina (Michael) Curtis, Gina (Efthimios) Fallidas, Deanna (Lupi) Mendieta and Thomas Grammatis. He also leaves his friend and companion Tammy Boyes. George was a 36 year veteran of the Chicago Police Dept. and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and founding member of the Hellenic American Police Association. Visitation Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Family and friends will meet Monday morning at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St., Chicago. For funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. At George's request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chicago Police Memorial Fund. Arangements by: John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd., 773-736-3833.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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"Sgt. Al" P. ('Junior Sgt.', 018 ret)
October 22, 2025
Brother George,
It's now been two decades since your passing but know that your memory along with those great "Papa" stories will live on as long as those that were fortunate enough to have known you, live on as well.
Rest in Peace George, thanks for the great memories and being part of...
"Chicago's Finest."
10-4 ? !
Tia Marie Kral
February 22, 2025
George you were such a great you lived my when I would come down with Corey on business. You taught their us about Chicago we .iss you that words can't even touch how of nice guy and uncle you were to us. RIP gone but never forgotten.
Tia Marie Kral
February 22, 2025
Miss you George you taught me a lot when I would visit with my sons. Matthew and Jacob.i learned so much about the history of Chicago. Miss uncle George you were the better lov Tia Matthew&Jacob
"Sgt. Al" P. (018 ret)
October 22, 2024
Still in our thoughts and prayers our brother, RIP.
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Bill
October 24, 2023
Oct 2023- it´s been 18 years since the passing of George but his memory lives on, we were just talking about him at recent retirees get-together. He was a great guy and a great storyteller. He is still missed by many......RIP
"Sgt. Al" P., (CPD, 018 ret.) aka 'Junior Sergeant' :)
June 22, 2023
2023 will mark the '18th' anniversary of George (Papa's) death.
Still a legend in 018.
See you in the afterlife, brother... "10-4?"
grandson
June 8, 2006
happy fathers day grandpa i love you and miss you wish i could have known you better hugs and kisses sent balloons to heaven for you
January 14, 2006
I love you grandpa
Pat Mattera
December 22, 2005
You will be deeply missed "Pacman"... but in many ways I can rest somewhat easier knowing that not only family, but dear friends, were there when Tom arrived in heaven... peace be with you my friend.
John F. Yonkers
October 29, 2005
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family from friend and co-worker (CPD), John and Denise Yonkers
Dorothea Malina
October 29, 2005
From her new home at Mather Pavilion in Evanston, my mother, Violet Gianoulis, joins me in extenting our deepest sympathy. George was a good man and a credit to his profession.
with much affection Dorothea
Ed & Shirley Pyrcioch
October 28, 2005
Our condolances to the family and close friends of George. George was a great guy who would give you the shirt off his back. We knew him for a lot of years. He was a real policemen, and he will be missed
Dennis Dragon Ret CPD
October 28, 2005
Papagiannis & Boyes Families:
Please accept my deepest condolences, George was a great guy.
Detective/Bomb Tech Edward Kendzior
October 28, 2005
My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. George Papagiannis, he was the real POLICE and he made a difference.
PETER KOMON
October 28, 2005
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE PAPAGIANNIS FAMILY
October 28, 2005
May your soul be at peace
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