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George Angelo Demetrulias Sr.
1923 - 2010
BORN
1923
DIED
2010
George Demetrulias Obituary
George Angelo Demetrulias Sr., 87, of Cahokia, Ill., born Jan. 9, 1923, in Johnston City, Ill., died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Demetrulias was a retired insurance agent for Wausau Insurance and he was a member of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Swansea, Ill. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Texas.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo G. and Otillia, nee Hockholder, Demetrulias; a sister, Katherine Dillon; and a daughter-in-law, Dianne Demetrulias.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Mary F., nee Donahue, Demetrulias; his children, George A. (Pamela) Demetrulias of Waterloo, Ill., Patty A. (Timothy) McElligott of Dupo, Ill., Georgia M. Lange of Dupo, Ill. Wayne C. (Marsha) Demetrulias of Dupo, Ill., Angelo G. (Lea Fingers) Demetrulias of Cahokia, Ill., and Timothy J. Demetrulias of Cahokia, Ill., a sister, Mary L. Crain of Godfrey, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Durant Blackman. He was a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Southern Illinois or to Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Swansea, Ill.
www.braunfh.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Braun Colonial Funeral Home in Cahokia, Ill. A Trisagion service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2010, for a 9:30 a.m. service at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Swansea, Ill., with Father Achilles officiating. Burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
BRAUN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Cahokia, Ill.
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Debbie Hearty
June 24, 2010
Cute Little Grandpa Demo, we all love and miss you so very much already. We were so blessed to have you. Without you our huge family wouldn't be. All the memories you gave us and all you instilled in all of us, Thank You Grandpa! What a wonderful man & we should all be so lucky to have loved, lived and enjoyed a long full life as you did. All my Love Debbie Kay.
Don & Debbie Dillon
June 22, 2010
"Thank you Uncle George!!" I could have never have asked for a better Uncle, I have always loved you and will keep your loving memory in my heart till we meet again. I am comforted to know that you are with my Mother, your youngest sister Katherine, once again. I am sure your will catch her up to date and tell her what kind of man I have become....again "Thank you Uncle". Thank you Aunt Mary and all of my Greek cousins and their spouses and children for enriching our lives, you all have given my wife Debbie and I such a wonderful family to be part of. We are truly blessed to be a part of your family and all the love you share. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
All Our Love.
Don & Debbie Dillon
Duane and Tina Mathis
June 21, 2010
The family, friends and loved ones of Mr. Demetrulias are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Honor him by remembering the wonderful memories and speaking of him often.
June 21, 2010
THE ENTIRE DEMETRULIAS FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LINDA SHIPTON
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Chuck & Vickie Cobillas
June 20, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. May God grant him eternal rest and peace and may He give you consolation and hope in your time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
June 19, 2010
mary, i'm sorry to hear about george, i hope you are doing ok. we had lots of memnories when we lived there..
just want to say we love you and miss you.
ill call you later this coming week.
love pauline and lloyd kinder
Allen Haywood
June 19, 2010
Sorry to hear about your lost Tony, Wayne and family. My thought and Prayers will be with you and your family..
June 19, 2010
Mary,I remember you and George from working with you at our days at Social Security debt collection unit in Downtown St Louis. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please call sometime.Again my condolences.
Pam Vassel, St Louis Mo
Mary Jenkins-Mueller
June 19, 2010
Georgia & family, Please accept my condolences for the loss of your dad. I hope the memories of the many good times with your dad will help you through the difficult days ahead. Try to celebrate his very full life. God bless you all.
Keith Barton
June 19, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keith, Kathryn, Michael & Lauren Barton
Krissy Clark
June 19, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss
Angie & Tim Schaffer
June 19, 2010
Mary and Georgia, and the entire family, I am sorry to hear of George's passing. Please accept our condolences. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Keith Barton
June 19, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Keith Barton & Family
Gregory Beys
June 19, 2010
Uncle George was a man who fought for our country with honor, and a man who loved his family very much. I will never forget him and may his loving memories be with us forever. May God bless you all.
Debe&Ronnie (Beys) Morgan
June 19, 2010
Uncle George will be greatly missed.He was a very sweet,warm and wonderful man. May God be with each and every one of you. You will be in our prayers always.
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