George C. Tsatsos, M.D.

Visitation Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018
Visitation Time: Visitation and Funeral are at CHURCH
Funeral Date: Thursday, June 28th, 2018
Funeral Time: 11:30 am
Place of Funeral: Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church
Funeral Notes: Visitation at CHURCH from 11:00 a.m. until time of Service 11:30 a.m.
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery

George Charles Tsatsos, M.D., 93, served in the U.S. Army 97th Signal Battalion during World War II, then attended Indiana University on the GI Bill, earning undergraduate and medical degrees. He became an orthopedic surgeon who practiced from Gottlieb, Westlake, and Oak Park Hospitals in the western suburbs for over 40 years. George was born in Chicago to Charles George and Irene (Antonaki) and raised in Hammond, IN. He was preceded in death by Aphrodite (nee Lekousi) in 1995, his wife of 35 years They were devoted parents of Irene (Alan Tollefson), Charles (Ann Marie), Helen (Jon Langford), Eustacia (Brian) Joseph, Mary Tsatsos (Miguel Ochoa), and Dorothy Tsatsos. George was the cherished grandfather of 12; loving brother of the late Helen (Mike) Kapnas, the late Thomas (Marva), and John (Hatsue); dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. In 1998 he married Kally Rembos. George actively supported the cultural treasures of the city of Chicago, in particular the Chicago Symphony and the Lyric Opera. He benefited greatly from his patients, and strove to be honest, trustworthy, and loyal to them. Family and friends will meet Thursday morning for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 2501 S. Wolf Rd. Westchester, Ill., 60154. Interment will follow to Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicholas M. Pishos Funeral Director. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Sierra Club or to Boys Town of Omaha, NE.