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Gust Cappos Obituary

Cappos, Gust T. 85. Beloved husband of Mary Theresa (nee Dodge), formerly married to Juanita Brosman-West; loving Baba of Thomas (Wendy) Cappos, Pauline (Paul) Wojcik, Rhoda (Paul) Kaszynski, Mary (John) Konstantopoulos, Deartra (Nick) Fry, and Alena (Shaun) Aurzada; dearest Papou of Thomas Cappos, Timothy Cappos, Jessica Kaszynski, Theresa Kaszynski, Michael Wojcik, Mark Wojcik, Dimitra Konstantopoulos, Alaina Fry, Julianna Fry, Zoey Aurzada, Aaliyah Aurzada and Gabriel Aurzada; dear Great-Papou of Kacey Marie Espino; fond brother of John (Zina) Cappos, Andreas Maria Kappos, Asimo (Pontele) Moiras. Preceded in death by Jim (Joan) Cappos and Frances (Jim) Golfis. Brother-in-law to Peggy (Gary) O'Malley, Eilleen (Monica) O'Leary, Noreen (Scott) Przislicki and James (Linda) Dodge; uncle to 17 and great-uncle to many. Worked and Retired from Chief Justice of Cook County Jury Division. Funeral 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from Szykowny Funeral Home, Jonathan F. Siedlecki Director, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (one block east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.), to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 7560 Archer Rd., Justice, Illinois 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Visitation Monday, November 25, 2013 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Trisagion Service Monday, 6:30 p.m. Funeral info 773-735-7521.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 25, 2013.

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Betty Lehtinen Franks

December 1, 2013

Dear Mary and Cappos Family, So sorry for your loss and hoping you find comfort in the fond memories that Gust has left you.

AnaMaria Almonaci

November 26, 2013

My prayers go out to you Mary and your family.

Monica

November 25, 2013

My condolences to Mary and her family. Now you will have a guardian angel to watch over you. He was a wonderful person, he will be missed.

Chris Wojcik

November 25, 2013

Mary and family,
My condolences. Take comfort in the fact that he is not suffering anymore. I will keep you in my prayers.

Chris Wojcik

November 25, 2013

To the family of Gust Cappos may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philippians 4:6.7 My deepest sympathy

John Dodge

November 25, 2013

Mary and family i am sorry for your loss. May he be at peace.

November 25, 2013

Please accept my sincerest condolences. My God and your fond memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms Porter

November 25, 2013

Mary: My mother, Geraldine Miller (Jerri) asked me to send our sympathy and condolences for Gust on his passing. Whenever you find the time, please give my mother a call, she would be so happy to hear from you. Her phone number is 630-340-7566, in case you have trouble reaching her, call me at work during the day at 708-863-4856. Also, please tell everyone that we said Hi. Linda Ray

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