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Thomas Athanis Obituary

Athanis, Thomas G. 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Violet P.; devoted father of Becky (Gino) Gentile, Georgenne (James) Czajkoski and the late Peggy Athanis; cherished grandfather of Vicara, Daniel, and Tommy; dear brother of Mary (the late Pete) Anton, Helen Athanis, Annie (Bill) Chausis, Irene Athanis and the late Peggy (Gus) Panigyrakis, Harry (the late Barbara) Athanis and Peter (Kaye) Athanis; fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2-9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127 St., Crestwood, to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church for a 10 a.m. Service. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. 708-824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 31, 2013.

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JoAnne & Ted Bastas (Mavragis)

June 2, 2013

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

Someone as special as "Papou" will never be forgotten. Our memories with him will remain in our hearts forever. Our deepest sympathy to all.

Daniel, Ann, Alex, Luke, Jack and Joseph Gentile

June 1, 2013

May 31, 2013

Offering my condolences during this time to the friends and family

May 31, 2013

I'm sorry to read about your loss. May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading His word.

From the Becvar Family

May 31, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for Thomas Athanis

Jun

2

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Becvar & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Care - Crestwood

5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418

Jun

3

Funeral

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Becvar & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Care - Crestwood

5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418

Jun

3

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

IL

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Becvar & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Care - Crestwood

5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418

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