Obituary of Emmanuel George Betinis
Age 81, of Shorewood, IL and formerly of Ellicott City, MD and Bolingbrook, IL, passed from this life Friday morning, April 15, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, IL.
He was born on June 14, 1940 in Chicago, IL to the late Marie (Georgacakis) and George Emmanuel Betinis. Manny lived in Berwyn, IL at a young age, but was raised in Greece.
Upon returning to the States, he served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam era.
Manny is survived by his wife Joy A. (Perry), daughter Mary E. Betinis and sons, George E. (April) Betinis and Gregory A. Betinis.
In addition to his beloved wife, daughter and sons, he is also survived by his devoted grandchildren, Faith, Joshua, George Jr, Hope Betinis, and Madison Bambrick; siblings, Katherine Betinis, John (Pamela) Betinis and Vassilios Costopoulos as well as several nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his faithful canine companion, Zoi.
Manny retired from Electromotive in LaGrange, IL after many years of dedicated service.
He was an active member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Joliet IL.
A distance runner and a cyclist, Manny participated in several marathons over the years. His perseverance and discipline was truly remarkable, perhaps only outpaced by his love and devotion to his family and his faith.
Visitation for Manny will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 9:00 am until services begin at 10:00 am at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N. Broadway Street in Joliet. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church or Lightways Hospice of Joliet.
For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
