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John Veliotis Obituary

Veliotis, John A. "John Jr." 58 years old, longtime resident of the Chicagoland area, died on March 19, 2017, due to complications from cardiac arrest. Survived by wife of 27 years, Shannon; father, John (Johnny O); mother, Janet; brothers, Alex and Peter; nephew, Nicholas; niece, Chloe; brothers-in-law, Donald (Dolly) and Marsh; companions (dogs), Rusty and Mickey. He lived and loved life to the fullest. Memorial service will be private and announced directly.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 24, 2017.

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George

May 5, 2017

Johnny, My younger brother for many years. I remember our last meet at your house for the Family barbecue last year. Shannon, I'll always cherish moments with you and John. I'll always remember in 1997 when the old man caught us throwing paint in the restaurant and he chased me and John all over the restaurant. I got away and he caught John and Angelo. It was funny what the old man did to them. That was how our life was in our teens. I will miss John, that gypsy want a be.

Older Brother George

Jerry Boyadjian

April 5, 2017

Deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend John. He and I went back together over forty years and were the closest of friends. Like a brother to me.
I pray that his soul be in the arms of Christ and I pray for strength for his dear wife Shannon and his entire family.
Brother, you will be greatly missed.

Eileen Ryan/McNally

March 29, 2017

So sorry for your loss! Sending Prayers!

frank roti

March 28, 2017

Very sorry to hear about your son john.

Donny Petkus

March 26, 2017

To the Veliotis family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and with John.

March 26, 2017

I was John's first grade teacher at Robert Fulton Elem. school. John was a very smart and exciting little boy and I loved being his teacher.

I am deeply saddened by his passing. I send my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Corene Cowperthwait Frick

Nick Flambouras

March 25, 2017

My deepest regrets John for the loss of your
oldest son, I know he meant the world to you.
God Bless
Nick Flambouras and Family

Patricia

March 25, 2017

My condolences to the family, May God strengthen you as you go through this sad time. May you find hope in his (Gods) promise to one day restore life to those asleep in death. Take a look in Hosea 13:14 for some words of comfort. My deepest and sincere condolences to your families and friends.

Larry Brown

March 24, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Veliotis Family on the death of John Jr. I have never met Johnny O's son, but I know some of the family members. Growing up in Bridgeport, I still have strong feelings about some of my old friends.

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