Amalia Arvanetes died on March 20, 2016, at Alden Estates, Orland Park at the age of 113.
She was born in Anthohorion, Greece in 1903.
She is survived by her son, John (Barbara) Arvanetes, with whom she made her home, Vasiliki Kotsogiannis, Ifigenia (John) Sgouros, and Nicki (Nicholas) Papanikolaou. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Demetrios; two daughters, Katina Arvanetes and Ioanna Stavrianos; two sons-in-law, Triantaphyllos Kotsogiannis and Theofilos Stavrianos; and three infant great-grandchildren. One sister and four brothers also preceded her in death.
Amalia loved being surrounded by her family and helped to raise her grandchildren.
Throughout her life, she traveled to Greece often, visiting relatives, churches, and monasteries.
She also fulfilled her heart's desire, visiting the Holy Land.
She spent her free time reading her Bible, crocheting, taking very long walks, and watching "Wheel of Fortune" daily.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00-8:00 PM with the Trisagion Service at 7:00 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S SW Highway (7700 W) Palos Hills.
Friends and family asked to meet Wednesday morning directly at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills at 9:40 AM for the 10 AM funeral service. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services, Inc. directing. MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL!
Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made to the Father Byron Koraes Student Assistants Fund (envelopes will be provided).
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 21, 2016
She was born in Anthohorion, Greece in 1903.
She is survived by her son, John (Barbara) Arvanetes, with whom she made her home, Vasiliki Kotsogiannis, Ifigenia (John) Sgouros, and Nicki (Nicholas) Papanikolaou. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Demetrios; two daughters, Katina Arvanetes and Ioanna Stavrianos; two sons-in-law, Triantaphyllos Kotsogiannis and Theofilos Stavrianos; and three infant great-grandchildren. One sister and four brothers also preceded her in death.
Amalia loved being surrounded by her family and helped to raise her grandchildren.
Throughout her life, she traveled to Greece often, visiting relatives, churches, and monasteries.
She also fulfilled her heart's desire, visiting the Holy Land.
She spent her free time reading her Bible, crocheting, taking very long walks, and watching "Wheel of Fortune" daily.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00-8:00 PM with the Trisagion Service at 7:00 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S SW Highway (7700 W) Palos Hills.
Friends and family asked to meet Wednesday morning directly at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills at 9:40 AM for the 10 AM funeral service. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services, Inc. directing. MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL!
Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made to the Father Byron Koraes Student Assistants Fund (envelopes will be provided).
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 21, 2016
Amalia Arvanetes died on March 20, 2016, at Alden Estates, Orland Park at the age of 113.
She was born in Anthohorion, Greece in 1903.
She is survived by her son, John (Barbara) Arvanetes, with whom she made her home, Vasiliki Kotsogiannis, Ifigenia (John) Sgouros, and Nicki (Nicholas) Papanikolaou. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Demetrios; two daughters, Katina Arvanetes and Ioanna Stavrianos; two sons-in-law, Triantaphyllos Kotsogiannis and Theofilos Stavrianos; and three infant great-grandchildren. One sister and four brothers also preceded her in death.
Amalia loved being surrounded by her family and helped to raise her grandchildren.
Throughout her life, she traveled to Greece often, visiting relatives, churches, and monasteries.
She also fulfilled her heart's desire, visiting the Holy Land.
She spent her free time reading her Bible, crocheting, taking very long walks, and watching "Wheel of Fortune" daily.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00-8:00 PM with the Trisagion Service at 7:00 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S SW Highway (7700 W) Palos Hills.
Friends and family asked to meet Wednesday morning directly at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills at 9:40 AM for the 10 AM funeral service. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services, Inc. directing. MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL!
Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made to the Father Byron Koraes Student Assistants Fund (envelopes will be provided).
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 21, 2016
She was born in Anthohorion, Greece in 1903.
She is survived by her son, John (Barbara) Arvanetes, with whom she made her home, Vasiliki Kotsogiannis, Ifigenia (John) Sgouros, and Nicki (Nicholas) Papanikolaou. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Demetrios; two daughters, Katina Arvanetes and Ioanna Stavrianos; two sons-in-law, Triantaphyllos Kotsogiannis and Theofilos Stavrianos; and three infant great-grandchildren. One sister and four brothers also preceded her in death.
Amalia loved being surrounded by her family and helped to raise her grandchildren.
Throughout her life, she traveled to Greece often, visiting relatives, churches, and monasteries.
She also fulfilled her heart's desire, visiting the Holy Land.
She spent her free time reading her Bible, crocheting, taking very long walks, and watching "Wheel of Fortune" daily.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00-8:00 PM with the Trisagion Service at 7:00 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S SW Highway (7700 W) Palos Hills.
Friends and family asked to meet Wednesday morning directly at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills at 9:40 AM for the 10 AM funeral service. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services, Inc. directing. MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL!
Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made to the Father Byron Koraes Student Assistants Fund (envelopes will be provided).
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 21, 2016
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