In Memoriam

Please Join AHEPA in honoring the lives and contributions of the folowing who have passed on.  May their peace be eternal. 

Brother Nicholas T. Mannos

Past Chairman of the AHEPA Educational Foundation and

Past Director of the AHEPA Journey to Greece

Dr. Nicholas T. Mannos, age 86, Veteran US Army WWII, beloved husband of Dena Mannos, nee Smyrnis; loving father of Tim (Lynette) Mannos, Denise (Bill) Drucker, Peter (Julie) Mannos and Suzanne (Harold) Symanietz; devoted son of the late Thomas and Panagiota Mannos; proud grandfather of Matt, Aaron (Sarah) Mannos, Ben (Chris) Drucker, Katy, Amy and Megan Drucker, Nick and Alex Mannos and Katy Symanietz; dear brother of George T. (Dee) Mannos; brother-in-law of Nick (Joan) Smyrnis and Marian (Tom) Jannetides; fond cousin and uncle of many. He was Principal of Niles West High School for 27 years and the Plato School at Assumption Church for 3 years. He was a member of AHEPA Shoreline Chapter 380, a long serving member of the IHSA Board of Directors, N.E.A, and first President and founding member of SS. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church.

Family and friends will meet Saturday morning at SS. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Rd. (at Lake Ave.), Glenview, IL 60025 for visitation from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials to SS. Peter & Paul Church appreciated.

Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd. c/o Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 773-736-3833.

Brother James “Jim” Demet

Steve Kolidakis Chapter 155 - Hopewell, VA

Brother James “Jim” Demet, 72, of Hopewell passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at his residence.  Jim was a computer analyst, retired from the United States Government and a member of St. Elpis Greek Orthodox Church. Jim was a past president and treasurer of AHEPA Steve Kolidakis Chapter 155, Hopewell. He also served in many positions on the St. Elpis Parish Council including terms as President. He graduated from Wright College with a BS in Mathematics, and later received a Master of  Mathematics from University of Illinois.  He also served in the Greek National Air force. Jim was a real grass roots AHEPAN for 40 years and seldom missed a meeting.  He chaired a number of chapter committees and even played Santa Claus for the community children at the AHEPA Christmas Party.  

He is survived by his wife, Nickie Demet, two sons, William Demet and wife Bethany, Socratees Demet and wife, Kimberly, daughter, Leia King and husband, Bryan, five grandchildren, James, Kristine and Rebekah Flaherty, Demetri, Olivia and William Demet, Jr., great grandchild, Olivia Demet and sister, Lelika Demetrakes.