Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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George C. Christacakos

Passed away on November 30, 2022

George C. Christacakos, Chicago, IL (Hegewisch), born June 30, 1955 in Chicago, passed away suddenly on November 30, 2022.

The world has lost a one-of-a-kind man. He had a generous heart of gold, a personality larger than life, and those who knew him will never forget him. George was a devoted and loving father of Peter (Amanda) Christacakos. Step-father of Vincent (Kathleen) Centracchio.  Loving and devoted Pappou of Caiden, Mason, Jordan and McKenzie.  Loving son of the late Charles and Antonia (nee Vambakaris) Christacakos.  Loving brother of the late William (Jean) Christacakos and Angeline (Luis) Anderson.  Treasured uncle of Bill (Cara) Christacakos, Angie (Mark) Morales, Charles Christacakos, Robert Lyons and Nicholas Anderson.  Survived by many cousins, and extended family.  Retired from the City of Chicago Water Department.  Cherished member of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Hegewisch.  Member of various organizations to include the Freemasons, the East Side Athletic Club, The Samurai Sledders, The Mohawks Club of Hammond and Plumbers Union 130.  Visitation for family and friends will take place Wednesday 3-9pm at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago.  Trisagion prayer at 6pm.  Funeral services Thursday, December 8, 2022 where George will lie in state from 9am until time of service at 10am DIRECTLY AT Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 13631 S. Brainard Ave., Chicago.  Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 3401 W. 87th Street, Evergreen Park, IL.  773-731-2749  www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral

Lie in State DIRECTLY AT Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 9:00 am

Funeral Service:
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
13631 S Brainard Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60633
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Evergreen Cemetery
3401 W. 87th Street
Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805

Visitation Location

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

Map

Visitation Information

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Trisagion Prayer
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 6:00 pm

Condolences
"Peter and family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your dad. George was a great friend and cousin and will be dearly missed. Petro, Debbi, Alex, Rena, Pete and Louie Vamvakaris"
- Petro Vamvakaris
December 2, 2022 7:52 pm
"My Deepest Smpathy to Pete,Amanda and entire Christacakos family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time.."
- George Yekich
December 2, 2022 9:04 pm
"Peter and family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your dad. George was a great friend and cousin and will be dearly missed. Petro, Debbi, Alex, Rena, Pete and Louie Vamvakaris"
- Petro Vamvakaris
December 2, 2022 9:22 pm
"How do you say goodby to someone you just reconnected with. I so enjoyed visiting with you on my last trip to Chicago and learned first hand of your love for your family and friends. God rest your soul dear cousin George. My sincere condolences to his family, Memory eterna!"
- Laurie Christos Sahines
December 2, 2022 9:36 pm
"To a very good, kind,intelligent,funny,amazing man will be missed very much I called him my go to man when it came to chicago plumbing he would never misguid you at all and always there if you need him or just wanted to talk may the lord GOD have him by his side I can only imagine he has please GOD en every way possible RIP my friend you will be missed by many I will see you in GODS house as it is GODS promise. "
- Jesus m fuentes
December 3, 2022 11:39 am
"Hearts will never be the same; George you lit up everyone you encountered with your warm and genuine personality.. to know you is definitely to love you. Now you Ride it like you stole it 'G' above in the sky...Until we meet again angel.. we'll just wave n say Hi."
- Maria Kozinski
December 3, 2022 9:38 pm
"Our condolences to the Christacakos Family on the loss of George! May he Rest In Peace. "
- Ray and Karen Madigan
December 4, 2022 10:02 pm
"Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers! We had just gotten the privilege this past year to meet George and what an impact he had made on us! We were looking forward to cruising this February with him. We enjoyed nights around camp fires and sitting on golf carts at the bands just talking! He was just so kind and a gentleman!! What a special soul. He will be missed. "
- Steve & Tanya Conway
December 6, 2022 4:14 pm
"How do I say goodbye to someone I'm not ready to let go? You are my best friend. And I'm going to miss you so so much. I took for granted you would always be in my life. Your love for me was unconditional. When it's my time, you can bet I'm coming to look for you. Forever in my heart George. I Love you "
- Cindy Miller
December 7, 2022 12:36 am
"Pete & Vince, Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. He was a special man! Love, Harry & Cookie"
- Margaret Krzesinski
December 7, 2022 8:30 pm
"George was a wonderfully generous man whom I had the pleasure of working alongside over the past few years. He had an answer for every question and a solution for every problem. There was only one thing that exceeded his wealth of knowledge ... that was his abundance of kindness. You'll forever be missed. Goodbye my friend."
- Ronald S Christopher
December 8, 2022 10:38 am
Candles Lit
"My life will never be the same without you till we meet again kind sir my big boy my love"
- Imogene Santiago
December 2, 2022 7:37 pm
"My heart will never forget you from the 1st day we merge jobs you was my 1st friend and you became family I appreciate all the time you stopped by to help my dad he's hear broken George when I say you will truly be miss it's an understatement please tell me brother hi for me last year this time you was encouraging me with support for losing my brother im gonna miss you MY FOREVER FRIEND αντίο για τώρα, για πάντα φίλος μου γνωστός και ως ο άνθρωπος με την καρδιά του χρυσού μέχρι να ξανασυναντηθούμε"
- Tracie Burns
December 3, 2022 11:20 am
"He was always straight forward and helpful. He will be missed. Sorry for Peter and his family. You hav lost a Father and a Grandpa to you children. For which he was proud. You have MY Deepest Sympathy and Prayers. Rest in PEACE."
- Carolyn Stamets
December 4, 2022 9:36 pm
"We started as friends,to best friends, to dating and finally becoming engaged. Though we've grown to be uncompatabl. Our love never died. I would rather have my best friend back than not have you in my life at all. I took for granted you would always be here. How do I say goodbye to the man who loved me unconditionally. There's a place in my heart only you can fill. You were truly one of the best blessings in my life. Forever loving you George...... Love Cindy "
- Cindy Miller
December 7, 2022 12:23 am