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Gus Kopan Obituary

Kopan, Gus T. WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Estelle (nee Komondoros), loving father of Kathy (John) Roupas, proud grandfather of Lee, Dean and Stacie Roupas, dear brother of Demetra (Marinos) Tripodis, Andrew (Alice) Kopan, Virginia (the late James) Drousias and the late Chris (Katherine) Kopan and the late George (the late Sophie) Kopan, brother-in-law of Virginia (Tony) Vallos, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former owner of the Pere Marquette Restaurant, Olive- Harvey and Loop College Book Stores. Member and past president of Woodlawn Ahepa Chapter #93, Hellenic Masonic Lodge #1084, Medinah Shrine Scottish Rites, American Legion Post #0343 and longtime member of the SS. Constantine & Helen Parish Council. Visitation Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at John Sheehy & Son Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. Funeral Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Rd., Palos Hills, for services at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Constantine & Helen Church, 708-361-4235. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 27 to May 28, 2002.

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George & Mary Aravosis

May 29, 2002

To the family of Gust Kopan we extend our sympathy in the passing of your loved one. May the Lord rest his soul in peace.(Friends of Andrew & Alice).

George & Mary Aravosis

Sam & Terri Babich

May 28, 2002

Kathy Roupas, just happened to see

the death notice this evening about

your Dad. Our very deepest sympathies. Losing a parent is very

hard. Only the length of time we're

able to have them, eases the pain.

David & Dolores Martino

May 28, 2002

Dear Kathy & Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies and may the Lord grant you his peace at this sad time.

Love, Dave & Dolores

Thomas Kotsakis

May 28, 2002

Our deepest sympathies

Karen Gatsis Anderson

May 28, 2002

Dear Kathy and family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your father. I am sorry that I will be unable to come to the wake today. I have my daughter Melissa's 8th grade this Friday and my in-laws are arriving tomorrow afternoon.

Love and blessings, Karen

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