Obituary of George Drakos

George J. Drakos Age 60. Suddenly, Saturday, August 16, 2008 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields as the result of an apparent heart attack. Born in Andros, Greece, and a longtime Joliet/Frankfort resident. Owner and operator of the Frankfort Auto Clinic. A member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church and the AHEPA Society.Former member of the Joliet Noon Lions Club. Preceded by his father, John Drakos (1988); his father-in-law, Chris Zouganelis; his surrogate mother-in-law, Kalliope Antoninis; and two uncles, Ted and Jim Zouganelis. Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary K. (nee Zouganelis) Drakos; his loving daughter, Kalliope (David) Dawley; "special son" Agustin (Laura) Cuevas; four grandchildren, George, Maria, Esmeralda and Nayeli, all of Frankfort. "Special father and grandfather " to Johna (Richard) Riley and family of Plainfield. His mother, Maria Drakos; three brothers, Louie, Niko and Tony; one sister, Flora, all of Andros, Greece; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends also survive. Funeral services for George J. Drakos will be Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church for services at 9:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Endowment Fund in his name would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, 3-9 p.m. with Trisagion services at 7:30 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500