Constantine "Gus" Demacopoulos

Constantine “Gus’ Demacopoulos, age 87, loving husband of Angelike (nee Vardalos) of 60 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 27, 2017 at home in Palos Heights. Beloved son of the late Efthimios and Yioryia Demacopoulos and brother of  the late Dimitrios (Katerina) and the late Maria (the late Dimitrios) Ntourouki.  Gus is survived by his loving children Georgia, Anna (Andreas) Kosmas,Thomas (Cristina) and Nike, and adoring grandchildren Catrina, Heather, Erini, Angelina, Constantino, Antonio, Gianna, and Giulia. A beloved cousin, brother-in-law, and uncle to many in Greece, Canada, and Australia.

From humble beginnings of Vasiliko, Patras Greece, Gus immigrated to America in 1956.  With a strong work ethic, a thirst for self-education and an unmatched devotion to family, he became a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur owning petroleum stations in the Chicagoland area. He gently touched many lives with his agape, love, filotimo, respect, kindness, generosity, forgiveness, and a mean card game. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL!  Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Trisagion Service  at the Maher Funeral Home, 17101  South 71st Avenue (7051 W. 171st St.), Tinley Park Il 60477 . Funeral Service Friday Morning 10:30 AM. Friends and Family asked to meet directly at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church  12307 South Ridgeland Avenue Palos Heights. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services Inc. Directing: Because of Gus’ eternal love and commitment to Hellenism, education and the arts, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the National Hellenic Museum. https://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/support/donate/. For further information please call 1-708-781-9212.