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James Mammas Obituary


Mammas, James E. Veteran WWII US Air Force, beloved husband of Mary (nee Zeheralis), loving father of Lucia Marie Greenawalt, Evan James (Marika) Mammas, and Paula Christine (Peter) Guletsky, proud grandfather of Ryan (Kana), Darrin (Sarah), Nathan and Marysa Leah Greenawalt, Caidi Christine and Joanna Marie Mammas, Anastasia, Alexander James and Tatiana Guletsky, great-grandfather of Toula Greenawalt, dear brother of Steve E. (the late Dorothea) Mammas, brother-in-law of Chris (Becky) Zeheralis, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr. Mammas was an Archon, by Order of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, 32nd Degree Mason, member of the Board of Directors, Bank of Indiana, and a Past President of S.S. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Merrillville, IN Parish Council. Visitation Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at SMITH-CORCORAN Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Family and friends will meet Thursday morning, at S.S. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Rd. Glenview, IL 60025 for visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to SS Peter and Paul Church would be appreciated. Arrangements by JOHN G. ADINAMIS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, LTD. 773-736-3833

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2010.

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Virginia Chalikis Theodore

April 20, 2010

Dear Mary and family,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. The larger than life personality and big smile is what I always remember about Jim along with his flair for dancing! He was always a joy to be around. I am sorry for the delay in this message as we were away for spring break. I just read the sad news in The Greek Star. May his memory be eternal.

Love, Virginia

Christ Drossos Jr.

April 1, 2010

To the Mammas Family, My heartfelt condolences to everyone. Mr. Mammas was a rock in our Church and we all looked to him for guidance and leadership. He will always be remembered as a great Father, Friend, and Leader. May his memory be eternal. God Bless you all.

March 31, 2010

To the Mammas family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Evan, your dad will be missed by many. You and your family are blessed to have many pleasant memories to keep with you always. Tom and Pam Dimos (Crown Point, IN)

March 31, 2010

Dear Mary and Family, So sorry to hear the news of Jim's passing! Please except our deepest sympathies and prayers. Perry, Elaine and Despina Costidakis. (Port Orange Fl.)

March 31, 2010

Our hearts go out to all the Mammas family. We lost one of the few great men that could balance church, family and business. Evan...this is huge. A part of your Dad will always remain within you. With all our love,
Tony and Diane Logan - Dyer, IN

Stephen & Elaine Melonides

March 31, 2010

Dear Thea Mary and Evan, Please accept our condolences. I was looking for him in the choir on Sunday (here in Naples) before we heard the news. May his memory be eternal.

Stacy Costidakis Wertz

March 30, 2010

Dear Mrs. Mammas and Family,

My deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 30, 2010

Dear Mary & Family,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you on the death of Jim. Our prayers are with you as you cope with this sudden loss.He will always be remembered as a kind, gentle man.
Eileen& Jack Ryan
Marco Island&Spring Lake, N.J.

Nick Zales

March 30, 2010

I am very sorry to hear about this. My deepest sympathies! Jim was a fine Greek and there is nothing better one can be.

Louis Apostol

March 30, 2010

Dear Evan & Family.
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the recent passing of your Father. I lost my Father several years ago and I still miss his love, sincerity and good counsel each day. May his memory be eternal!

Jim and Kathy Logan

March 30, 2010

Dear Mrs. Mammas and family,

We are deeply saddened by the news of Mr. Mammas' passing. We share many fond memories of him and your family. He will always occupy a place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

George and Kasandra Bogordos

March 30, 2010

Dear Mary and family
George and I want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you
May his memory be eternal

Joe Sanchez

March 30, 2010

Evan and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember his good nature and can still hear him teasing me at little league games!

Jim Kartsimas

March 30, 2010

Evan: Julia and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Hug your Mom.

Tom and Sue Amarantos

March 30, 2010

Dear Mary and family,

We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Wish we were there to say our good bye to him in person, but Tom and I send you our deepest sympathy and love.
May his memory be eternal.

Aristotle Damaskos

March 30, 2010

Paula,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's death. He was a true gentleman. He a had a contagious smile, a generous heart and deep faith in Christ. Perhaps this why he fell asleep in the Lord during Holy Week. He no doubt will be joining the choir of angels with Christos Anesti. May our God give you comfort and strentgth during your loss.
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