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Phyllis Greco Obituary

Greco, Phyllis S.

Phyllis S. Greco, 95, passed away at home on July 26, 2021. Beloved wife and business partner for seventy five years to the late Emil Greco. Adoring mother of Patrick Greco, Francine "Sis" Greco (Bruce Campbell), Philip Greco (Kathleen Olinger Greco) and Renee Greco. Cherished grandmother to Patrick Greco Jr (Antoinette Arvia), Jordan (Blake) Lecjar and Carly Greco; treasured great grandmother to Olivia Greco, Isabell Greco and Loretta Lejcar. She founded several businesses throughout her career, most notably the Odeum Sports and Expo Inc and Pep Industries, she also helped to keep Emil's greatest ideas in motion. She was the foundation of her family as a mother, business person and genuine leader. A visitation will be held on August 6, 2021 at Queen of Heaven Church, 426 West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, from 2-4pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4pm. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation for research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. For more information please call 773-622-9300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 1, 2021.

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Jim Treslo

August 3, 2021

To the Greco family, Carol and I are so sad to hear of the passing of MG. What an amazing , wonderful person. Please know we are keeping you all in thoughts and prayers.

Ed Sinovich

August 1, 2021

Dave my heart goes out to you and your entire family

Bert Laux

August 1, 2021

Dear Sis ,Phil and the Greco Family. Very sorry for your loss. She was one of a kind and a role model.
The success of the Holleb Food Shows and parties
were due to your family's support. You are in my prayers. Bert

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