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John Vrettos Obituary
Vrettos, John age 59, born in Kalamata, Greece, U.S. Army Viet Nam Veteran, loving and Cherished son of Angeliki nee: Xinos and the late John, dearest godfather of Effie Magas, dear nephew, cousin and friend of many here and in Greece. Funeral Saturday September 16th, at 10:30 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 6041 W. Diversey Ave., for funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements by: Hellenic Funeral Service (Nicholas M. Pishos Funeral Director), 773-745-1333. 
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Memories and Condolences
for John Vrettos
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Linda Dollak
September 20, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Catherine Gibbons (Balaskas)
September 17, 2006
My sympathies to the family. I knew John when he first came over from Greece in the 1950s. He and his mom lived with his aunt and uncle next door to me and my family on 766 W. Vernon Park Place in Chicago which was Greek Town at the time. He use to play softball with me and my sister and brother. He was a few years older than us but we had a lot of fun with him. We moved from there to the south side of Chicago near Midway and lost track of him. I will always remember that he was a great softball player and especially a good batter and a lot of fun. I am sorry he passed so young. I can't remember his aunt's last name but her first name was Goldie. My maiden name was Balaskas and my grandfather John and grandma Effie are buried in Elmwood. I will pay my respects at his grave the next time I am there. I am sorry for the loss. My sympathy to his mom.
Jim and Kyung Ja Mukoyama
September 15, 2006
It was an honor and pleasure to meet with John at St. Benedict's during the past month on Saturdays. He was always cheerful and appreciated our visits. He enjoyed talking about his Mother, God-Daughter, and best friend, Nick. He also shared his Vietnam experiences with Jim, a fellow Vietnam veteran. Mrs. Vrettos is in our prayers.
Love in Christ, Rainbow Hospice Vounteers
The James Biss Family
September 15, 2006
We will remember John as kind person and a good friend. We are all better people because we knew him. Our loved ones may be gone, but they remain in our hearts forever.
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September 15, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Stephanie Funteas Burtzos and Theodore F. Burtzos
September 15, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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