James N. Kokonas, cherished husband of Barbara, nee Szwedo; loving father of Nicholas (Dagmara); beloved son of the late Harriet and Nick Kokonas; dear son-in-law of Helen and the late Joseph Szwedo; proud grandfather of James Talis Kokonas; dear brother of Kay (Angelo) Psyhogios, late Helen (Steve) Lemperis, Christine Terrell and Gus (Edda) Kokonas; brother-in-law of Ralph (Laurene) Szwedo; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4 until 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home (George Wm. Vergos Funeral Director), 625 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge. Family and friends are asked to meet Saturday at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 Dempster St. (at Tristate Tollway) Desplaines for 10:30 a.m. services. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206 North Holly Wood, CA 91607-3421. For info: 847-698-3368
