Nickolaos Karakatsanis Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Nickolaos Karakatsanis of Palos Hills, Illinois, who passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nickolaos Karakatsanis to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Nickolaos' spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his wife Eleni; and his siblings, Clara Paliatsos (late James), Panagiota Kappas (late James), Louie Vardikos (Kathy) and Theodora Barlas (Paul).
He is survived by: his children, Alex and Stella Melone (Michael); and his grandchildren, Zoe Eleni and Nicholas Walter.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 9:45 AM to 10:00 AM. A prayer was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home (11028 SW Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465). A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church (7560 Archer Rd, Justice, IL 60458). A burial was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at the Bethania Cemetery (7701 Archer Ave, Justice, IL 60458).