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Spiros Drikos Obituary

Drikos, Spiros A. " Spike" 81, of Tinley Park, formerly of Oak Lawn and Astros, Greece, passed away Sunday, April 26th, at home peacefully with family at his side. Beloved and devoted husband of Sandy for 56 years; loving father of Andrew, Chris (Suzie), George (Vasilike), and Maria; dearest Papaou of Demi, Spiros, Sophia, Aspasia, Christina, and Christos. Spike was a dedicated retired detective sergeant of the Oak Lawn Police Department of which he served for 20 years. He and his wife Sandy were also the proud owners of "Spikes Travel Agency" in Oak Lawn on 95th Street. Former President and member of A.H.E.P.A. Oak Lawn/Englewood Chapter #323. Visitation Thursday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. Funeral Service to follow. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos officiating. Interment Bethania Cemetery. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services Inc; Directing. For information www.orricofuneral.com or 877-974-9201



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 29, 2015.

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April 30, 2015

Dear Sandy & family, I was saddened to hear of Spike's recent passing. I wish to express my very deepest & sincere sympathies to all of you during this very difficult time. We go back to over 45 years as friends who took care of our family needs at the travel agency and in the Greek community. He was a great, fun-loving guy. May his memory be eternal!!
Marianthe Karson (Mrs. Spyros) Racine, WI

Robert Swanson

April 29, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Drikos family. I knew Spike when he was a police officer in Oaklawn. He was a great guy to everyone! May he rest in peace. Bobby (from Cozy Bootery in Oaklawn)and everyone at Golden Shoes in Palos Heights

April 29, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family. May you rely on God's word to bring you comfort during this difficult time. Psalm 34 : 18.

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