Peter J. Gikas, age 88, born in Agiosnikolaos, Kalabryta, Greece, beloved husband of the late Angeliki; loving father of John (Kathy), George (Helen), Vasilios (Sotiria), Aristidis (Demetra) Gikas, Konstantina (George) Siatos and the late Angelo (Maria) Gikas; proud “papou” of 20; dear brother of Eleni (Stavros) Demopoulos, Lola Bezerianos and the late Aristidis Gikas, Maria (the late Nicholas) Demopoulos and Anastasia Siatos; brother-in-law of the late Peter (Maria), Jim (Evangelia) and John (Fotini) Giannakopoulos; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, here and in Greece. Visitation Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at SmithCorcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St., Chicago, IL 60625 for Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Demetrios Church or St. Basil’s Academy, 79 St. Basil St., Garrison, NY 10524. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd. 773-736-3833.
