Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Edward J. Tancos

Passed away on October 8, 2019


Edward J. Tancos, age 96, lifelong resident of the East Side, passed away October 8, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Julie Ann (nee Riebe).  Loving father of Edwardine “Edie” Rauner, Cathy (Bill) Murphy and Mary Jane (Joe) Hooker.  Devoted grandfather of 9.  Cherished great grandfather of 8.  Dear brother-in-law of Marge Osborne and Gerry Riebe.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and also survived by his canine buddy Wrigley. Edward was preceded in death by 4 brothers: John, Andrew, Steve and Mike and 4 sisters: Mary, Cal, Anna and Agnes.  Edward was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, a retired supervisor for Amoco Oil Refinery, a longtime parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church and a member of American Legion Post 369.  A Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday 2-7pm at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago. Funeral Services Monday, October 21, 2019 DIRECTLY AT St. Nicholas Byzantine Parish, 8103 Columbia Ave., Munster where friends may visit the family from 9:30am until time of Memorial Liturgy at 10am.  Inurnment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Hammond, IN.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Joseph Carmelite Home for Children, 4840 Grasselli Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312 in Edward’s name would be appreciated. 773-731-2749  www.elmwoodchapel.com

 

 

Funeral Mass:
St. Nicholas Byzantine Parish
8103 Columbia Avenue
Munster, Indiana 46321
Monday, October 21, 2019 - 10:00 am

Interment:
St. Nicholas Cemetery
Hammond, Indiana 46324

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Joseph Carmelite Home for Children, 4840 Grasselli Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312 in Edward's name would be appreciated.

 

 

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map


Visitation Information

Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Lying in State at St. Nicholas Byzantine Parish
Monday, October 21, 2019 - 9:30 am

Condolences
"My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you!! Hugs and prayers!! With much love, Joanne and Tom Sandman"
- Joanne Sandman
October 17, 2019 1:47 pm

Candles Lit