Gus J. Kotsivas, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Chicago, retired firefighter CFD, beloved husband of the late Eva, nee Vaydich; loving father of Kathy (Nick) Chiusolo and James Kotsivas; devoted son of the late James and Angeline Kotsivas; proud grandfather of Eva and Jessica Chiusolo; dear brother of Stella Johnston, Katherine Chism and the late Helen (the late John) Kopelares, Louis Kotsivas and Mary Sollie; fond brother-in-law of Olga (Dusan) Stankovic; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews and their families and a very special friend of many. Visitation Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Family and friends will meet Friday at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 W. Dempster St. (at I-294 TriState Tollway), Des Plaines, IL for visitation from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, his family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Hundred Club of Cook County, 30 N. LaSalle St., suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60602. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd., 773-736-3833.
