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William Godellas Obituary
Godellas M.D., William "Vasilios", age 88, Beloved husband of the late Elaine T. (nee Georgas), devoted father of Constantine M.D. (Erin), Basil (Caroline) and Mia, fond grandfather of Nell, Hannah, Helena, William, Christopher and Georgia, dear brother of Athena (Xenophon) Moukas and Eleni (Diogeni) Kobuzi, dear uncle, cousin, friend and Physician of many. Veteran U.S. Army, Captain of WWII. Dr. Godellas was on the founding medical staff of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and had a practice in Internal Medicine in the Elmwood Park Area for over 40 years. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 601 S. Central Avenue Chicago, Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, 801 W. Adams, #400, Chicago, IL, 60607. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by: Nicholas M. Pishos Funeral Director, Ltd. (Hellenic Funeral Service) 773-745-1333 
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Robert Geller
February 2, 2009
Basil, Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. May your memories bring you comfort. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Audrey Geller
Olga Bezanes
October 28, 2008
Dear Godellas Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May all the great memories bring you comfort.
Dr. Godellas was a great person. I will never forget how he took care of my husband Jim and how kind he always was to Tommy, Dino and myself.
Love,
Olga and Family
Effie(Pallas) & Helen(Pallas) Kamberis & Goldman
October 26, 2008
You all have our deepest sympathy.
Joan Blumenthal
October 24, 2008
Dean, Jeff and I offer our sincere condolences to you and your family. I know how close you were to your father.
Joan Blumenthal
Jeff Bork
October 23, 2008
My Sincere Condolences on the Loss of Your Father.
Marianthe Karson
October 23, 2008
Our deepest & most sincere sympathies go out to the entire Godellas & Moukas families. Our families go back a long, long way & we remember the Dr & his wife fondly. May his memory be eternal!!
The Harry Krongos families
George Bellas
October 22, 2008
We have the fondest memories of Dr. Godellas and his wife. He was our family physician for many years beginning with house calls to care for my sister and I when we were youngsters in the early 1950's. He saw us thru common colds, football injuries and more serious injuries. Always, our physical and mental well-being were his primary concern.
In every respect Dr. Godellas and Elaine were the class of our community - a true leader in actions and deeds for everyone from the small village in Greece where our families were born. Our prayers go out to his family.
May his memory be eternal.
Pamela Hannah
October 21, 2008
Dr. G the staff and I were so very sadden to hear of your families lost. All the Staff in Minor Procedure here at CCS miss you and our pray's are always with you and your family.
Ellie Tsitiridis
October 21, 2008
I was very sadden to hear of the passing of your father. I am sure in one way it was a blessing that he is no longer suffering but always when you lose someone it is very hard. May God grant you the strength to accept this loss and know that one day we will all meet again with your lovely mother and the rest of the realtives. Eonias H Mnimi. His memory will be eternal as long as we all are alive. Love Ellie
Mary Saba
October 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Godellas family.
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