Steven Balourdos Obituary

Dear John and Aurthur,
I am sorry to hear of Steve passing on. This is late I am sure ,but have been living out of the country(italy) for the past few years.Only recently have I started browsing on the internet about people and places that I fondly remember. JB Realty came to mind. so I looked you guys up and was sad to hear the news. I have so many great and amusing stoies about Steve. how he would always insist on putting more flags,buildings and whatever he could dream up into the renderings I would draw for your projects...especially the airspace over the street next to you on Michigan ave I always would cheat a bit with reality when doing renderings(artistic licence)..but never lied so blantantly on that project ..what a hoot it was! anyway I hope you guys are doing well and continue success with your ventures.
aviverderci..
Ken Indermark

Dear Balourdos Family,

Back in the early '80s as a new attorney, I helped represent Steve [along with my mentor Charles E. (Pete) Stahl of the Newman, Stahl and Shadur Law Firm] when Steve acquired 535 N. Michigan Avenue. My memories of Steve are of an incredibly warm, giving and patient man who - like Horatio Alger - determined his own course in life.....all the way from Greece to the Gold Coast of Chicago. May his memory be for a blessing.

Lee Rubenstein

Kathy, Nick and Family-
We are so sorry to hear the news of your father's passing and deeply regret we did not become aware of it in time to deliver our condolences in person. May the Lord keep you all well to remember and honor him. Memory Eternal. May God grant him rest.

Our deepest Sympathy,our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Louie & Mary Giannakopoulos

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

I'll always remember Steve as a hard-working and dedicated man, with a special gift for meeting people and keeping lifelong relationships. He was a great story-teller, and I loved to listen to him as he made the past come alive with his colorful tales. I will miss him always. To, Arthur, John, Michael, and all the family, I offer my prayers and condolences in the fondest memory of Steve.

So very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We all loved him, he had such a good heart, a loving and fun personality and was a true friend you will be missed. May God's love bless and comfort your family. You are in our prayers always. Your friends, Frances, Maria (Bubu), Laki and Mary Frances

I have always had great respect for Steve for the way he conducted his business, but even more so, for the deep love he had for his family. My deepest sympathies to all.

To the family of Steve Balourdos.
Sending our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve's good humor and “old world” charm were always welcome in our dealings with him over the years. It was obvious to all who spent any time with him, that Steve's family and faith were his highest priorities. To Art and John, on behalf of everyone one at Hillstone/Bandera, please know that Steve and the entire Balourdos family, are in our collective thoughts and prayers at this time.

Hi Balourdos Family,

We were sorry to hear about Steve. He was a good friend of my father, Jim McGreal, who was a building inspector with The city of Chicago. Him and his brother came to my Dad's 75th birthday party back in 1998. Dad is still with us and he wanted me to pass along his condolences.

Sincerely,

The McGreal Family

We are deeply saddened to hear that our beloved uncle Steve passed away. We share your sorrow and thinking of you at this difficult time .For us, all of you are part of our family. He was brave, a very successful man and a great father and uncle, who will be sadly missed. One of his biggest accomplishment was the creation of a united, fused, supportive family with noble principles, standards and morals. Steve achieved to instill within and between all the members of the family! Love, sincerity, harmony, mutual respect with rules of conduct. He is an excellent example to all of us, for all his exceptional qualities. We will never forget him!!!

With our love
Emmanuel, Avgi, John

Only wonderful memories come to mind as we look back on our visits with Steve, an amazing man. The laughter, the stories, and the wisdom all will be embedded into our deepest thoughts when we think of him. He would never let us leave his office without a bottle of wine or sometimes a case. We will miss his warmheartedness. Our deepest sympathies to the Balourdos family. Rest in peace dear friend.

sorry for your loss I will light a candle at my church myron the mailman

sorry for your loss I will light a candle at my church myron the mailman

To the Balourdos family, "only judge a man fortunate after his passing" so the ancient Greeks believed. So it is with Steven. His accomplishments and his family so attest. He left a legacy which we can all aspire too. Na zisete na ton thimosaste. May his memory be eternal.
Anthony G Loukas and family

Our most sincere condolences.

Dimitris and Toula Dernis

Kalo Taxidi dearest friend...Steve...
We will miss you!
You have lighten our business path! your presence and your goodness will always remain with us!!
Yiannis, Maria, Ceasar & George Melidis.

Cathy and the entire family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure we all have wonderful childhood memories of your dad. May he rest in peace..
Lisa Friedman Jarosz

We are sorry for your loss.Draw close to the God of all comfort in the days ahead.