George Papas Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of George Papas (Libertyville, Illinois), who passed away on October 25, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George Papas to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Demetrios Papathanasiou and Georgia Papathanasiou; his siblings, Vasiliki Cosmos (Nick), Katherine Vambakas (Nick), Despina Demerakos (Argyri), Stelios, Christos and Magdalena Papathanasiou; and his nephew Sam Cosmos.
He is survived by: his wife Silvia; his sibling Haralambos Papathanasiou; and his sibling's children, Gus Cosmos and Mary Granato (Peter).
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (1400 O'Plaine Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at the All Saints Cemetery (700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016).
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Libertyville would be appreciated.