George Poulos Obituary

Always entertained on our front porch for the neighborhood whenever we had parties. Would even let my husband, Ray, sing along.

George was a "true Gentleman" and role model for all the adults coaching in his sports programs at Welles Park. God Bless and rest in peace.

I Love You and Miss You so much. I known you are at peace now and suffer no more. We will meet again some day.

Mickey: I just learned of George's death and I feel terrible I was not at his wake and funeral. He was what we should all aspire to be: kind, caring, generous, good natured and honorable. I trust your fond memories of him will help you through this difficult period.

Michele: my deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. I have some great memories spent with you and George going way back -- ... my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Michele and Poulos Family,
My condolances at your loss. I was out of town last week; sorry I missed the wake and funeral.
I am happy that George is now free from that terrible malady. He is again singing and keeping all laughing with those corny jokes that he could tell so well.
My memories of George go back to De Paul Academy, but I got to know him really well when he started his second career as an educator at Mather High School. I hired him to be a physical education teacher, but soon realized he could do so much more as a counselor. George was a master of relationships and had a real gift for connecting with our young people. He brought lots of fun and humor to the serious work of education. He will be missed.
I am making a donation in George's memory to the Retired Teachers Association of Chicago. May he rest in peace.

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE POULOS FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED ONE. MEMORIES KEEP THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART NOW AND FOREVER

RIP George

I will never forget all the help George gave me is setting up and running the Welles Park Parents Association. Without George's help, over 1000 kids would not be playing baseball at Welles Park. May you rest in Peace.

George was a great athlete and an even greater person. Condolences to his family .

Deepest condolences on the passing of George. We go back to St. Gregory days and basketball. George and his group used to play at my tavern, The Joker Pub on Devon Avenue in the early 1970's. May his soul rest in peace !

You have my sympathy Marty. I remember dancing to George's music.

May God bless you all and give you strength ----- especially during this stressful time. The sad news came too late. I'm with you all in spirit.

Just now found out about George's passing. We were great friends in St. Gregory's Parish and at DePaul Academy My thoughts go to his family and to Martha. It is an honor to have known him.

My deepest sympathy to the Poulos family. I worked with George on park programs with children. He was the best, and I learned a lot from him. He is in a better place. Rest in Peace.

George is my cousin and I will miss him. As young boys, we played a lot of basketball. George was an outstanding ballplayer. We also worked together a few summers between college years in the late 1960s. His memory is a treasure.

George was one of the best "good guys" - he did so much good for the Mather rangers - thanks for the memories George

Michele and George's family :

I worked with and for George at Welles Park and I can repeat and affirm what everyone says about George. He did so much for the children & adults who came to the park . His every actions showed how much he cared for people. Especially the children. I feel honored to have worked with & for George.

Bob Weniger

from all the baseball friends @ welles park our deepest condolences. george was one of those rare people you meet in life that thru his personality made you a better person. our thanks for all he did for the kids and may george rest in peace.

Micki,
I was so sorry to hear of George's passing. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Your dedication to him was amazing. God bless you with happier times.

We are so sorry to here of your loss, you are in our prayers. May the wonderful memories of George help you get through this difficult time.

Mr. Poulos was our gym teacher at
Schneider School. Wonderful person !

The Barry Family (Jim, Karen, Janet)

To the family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Growing up at Welles Park was a huge part of my life. Mr. Poulos was the one who made me love playing sports, especially basketball and then working for him in the summer was such a thrill and made me realize this is what I wanted to do (work with children in the parks) I have a lot of memories of Mr.Poulos. George had lots of talents and a way with people. He will truly be missed. Stay strong together and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Cassidy (O'Neill)

I know George since Clarendon pk. I Started coaching little league baseball at wells in the 70's. George was a fantastic person to be around with , He was a great help in my coaching career!

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Marty,Greg,Steve, Mike and Pam,
I am so sorry for your loss, I know how much you all loved your brother and Uncle. I had the pleasure of working for
Mr. Poulos for many years at Welles Park. He was the best boss I have ever had and treated us all like we were his family. He ran a great park and gave so much to the community through his many programs. I will always remember his laugh and smiles, and just the way he interacted with us, his employees and all the children. Welles Park has never been the same since he left, and never will, I wish my children could have had the wonderful experiences I did, and that was because of Mr. Poulos. I know what a big part of all of your lives he was, I am so sorry for the pain you are all going thru.
My husband Brian and I will always be grateful to him because we met at Welles Park while being employed by George and are still married 25 years later. We are blessed to have known him.
Our family will continue to keep your family and his wife Michelle in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Cynova Crowe

My heart goes out to the family. I know they suffered along with George over the past years. Memories of the band playing on our front porch on Cullom every 3rd of July are precious. Ray can finally get to sing with his good buddy again.

With deepest symapthy and with many memories of Mather Park days.

Great memory of me (Bob), jitterbugging with George at the Saratoga. Warm, funny, and extremely talented. Will miss him.

My Uncle Frank attended the camp for child and adults with disabilities that ran at Welles Park for many years and I was lucky enough to have worked with them through my high school years. That camp changed our lives. My uncle went from a man that sat on the porch to someone that went bowling, skiing, ice skating and swimming. Mr. Poulos was a huge component in the success of that camp and he was always their biggest cheerleader. Thank you so much for all you love and support. There will never be anyone like you and you will be greatly missed. God Bless.

So sorry to hear of this. We grew up at Welles Park and Mr Poulos was a great part of our childhood! What a wonderful man he was, although I have not seen him in many many years he will always be a part of my momories growing up! He always made sure we were busy doing good things at the park and keeping us on our toes to make sure we stayed out of trouble. I can still picture him coming outside of the field house to see what we were all up to! My condolcences to the family.

could not have asked for a better boss, you were there for me when I really needed help, I will never forget. Rest in Peace

You will be missed by all the lives you have touched. Your memory lives on in our hearts. Boots & Mitzi Erwin & Henry

Rest in peace Mr Poulos. My memories of Welles park are among my best childhood memories.

George Poulos - they don't make Chicago Park Supervisors like George any more - what a guy - we really missed him all these years. We miss his stories - his upbeat attitude - we miss him.