Emmanouil Kyroudis

Emmanouil Kyroudis, 84; Born in Athens, Greece; Preceded in death by his beloved spouse of 60 years Mimika (Demetra); Son of the late George and Maria of Constantinople, Greece; Devoted Father of George (Christina) Kyroudis, Fay (Panagiotis) Feradouros, and James (Effie) Kyroudis; Fond uncle of Yianni(Eleni) Papadopoulos; Cherrished Papou of Dionysi “Dio” and Demetra Feradouros and Emily and Melina Kyroudis. Dearest brother of the late Aristotelis (Evangelia) Kyroudis, Georgia (George)Tzouanopoulos, Evangeline (late Rigas) Rogiokos, and Angela (Steve) Iliopoulos; Friend of George (late Peggy) Pappas. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. After leaving Greece in the early 1960’s, he and his wife lived in Canada before settling in the Chicagoland area. Prior to retirement, he worked as a union carpenter, and in the restaurant and retail produce business. He will be remembered as a source for historical facts, and all ancient Hellenic proverbs. His passions were cooking, gardening, reading current events and following his favorite Chicago sports teams. He was a pillar of strength for his family, a perfectionist in his work, and his love for others was ever present. He will be missed dearly. Visitation Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 4:30-8:30PM at The Maher Funeral Home 17101 71st Avenue Tinley Park Il 60477. Trisagion services at 5:30 PM. Friends and Family asked to meet directly Thursday morning at 10:00 AM at St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland, Palos Heights. Interment Bethania Cemetery. "May His Memory Be Eternal