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Tony Alexander Obituary

Alexander, Tony P. 92 of Palos Hills, formerly of Thana, Greece, passed away Tuesday morning in Palos Heights peacefully. Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Kyriakopoulos) for over 65 years; devoted father of Peter (Penny), and James (Rose); dearest pappou of Tony, Steve, Theodore, Georgia, George, Yuri, Joseph, and Dimitra; great-pappou of 7; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL! Visitation Monday, August 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway (7700 W), Palos Hills. Trisagion Service at 5:00 p.m. Friends and family ask to meet Tuesday morning for the 10:00 funeral Service at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 7560 Archer Road, Justice, IL 60458. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be made to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Justice. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services Inc., Directing. Interment Bethania Cemetery. For information 708-974-4410 or www.palosgaidasfh.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 6, 2017.

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J W

August 24, 2017

My heartfelt sympathies to the family during this difficult time...May your fondest memories bring you joy and may prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you.
He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."
(2 Kings 20:5)

Brandon

August 7, 2017

To the Alexander family, I am sorry for your loss. I just wanted to share some comforting scriptures. Hosea 13:14. Take care

August 7, 2017

Steve,

You and your family have my deepest sympathy! My prayers are with you all.

Karen Brown, Chicago, Illinois

David and Althea

August 7, 2017

We are so saddened to hear about Tony and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

JoAnne Panagiotaros

August 6, 2017

Peter, Penny & The Alexander Family,

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear father. He was a wonderful and dear friend for many years to our late father, Jim. May all the wonderful memories you all have of him last forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

The Family of Demetrios Panagiotaros (Lemont, IL.)

David Gaidas and Family

August 6, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

George Georgaklis

August 5, 2017

May Tony rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Gus & Theresa Hronis

August 3, 2017

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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for Tony Alexander

Aug

7

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Aug

7

Service

5:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Aug

8

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

7560 Archer Road, IL

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11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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