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George Karas

January 6, 1948 - May 10, 2019
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Thursday 5/16, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
2160 North Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Friday 5/17, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
2160 North Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Friday 5/17, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Pinelawn Memorial Park
10700 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Demetropoulos) Anagnostopoulos Karas. Beloved father of Maria Karas, Georgia (Nicholas) Gapinski, and Pamela (Alan) Tankovitch. Adoring grandfather of George, Eleni, and Roman. Loving stepfather of Diana, George (Kristin), Nicholas (Grace), Dino (Kelly), the late Theodore, and Vicki (dear friend Craig). Cherished stepgrandfather of 14. Also survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother in Greece: Aggeliki Karaganis, Theodouli (Nikolaos) Zovolias, Konstantina (Mihali) Markou, and Konstantinos Karaganis. Also loved by many relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Panagioti and Eleni and sister, Panagiota (Panagioti).

George was a humble man and led a life full of purpose. He was a hard worker and loved to use his hands, whether building something, gardening, or cooking for his loved ones and those in the community he loved through Alpha Gyros. George was also a devoted and dedicated member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Wauwatosa WI.

George will be greatly missed by all those he knew throughout his life. Our memories of George will forever keep him in our hearts. May he rest in peace. Memory eternal.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home,9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Trisagion at 6:00 PM. Additional visitation at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2160 North Wauwatosa Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Service at 11:00 AM. Burial at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Map
Thursday 5/16, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
2160 North Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Map
Friday 5/17, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
2160 North Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Map
Friday 5/17, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Pinelawn Memorial Park
10700 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Map
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

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Born to Eternal Life on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Demetropoulos) Anagnostopoulos Karas. Beloved father of Maria Karas, Georgia (Nicholas) Gapinski, and Pamela (Alan) Tankovitch. Adoring grandfather of George, Eleni, and Roman. Loving stepfather of Diana, George (Kristin), Nicholas (Grace), Dino (Kelly), the late Theodore, andContinue Reading

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Chris left a message on August 3, 2019:
I am shocked and very sad to hear that this terrific fellow left us. An honest man with a big heart. I'll never forget you George !
Rick and Jennifer left a message on May 15, 2019:
George, we will miss your friendship. We especially loved talking with you while you were roasting a lamb and chickens for Easter dinner. We miss and love you dear friend.
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