Paul Kriemadis, age 88, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 27th, 2024. Beloved husband of Christina nee Poulopoulos for 54 years. Loving father of Phyllis (the late Brano Zecevic), Toula (Niko Athan), Lucy (Dino Melitas), Joanna (Ted Roumanis). Adored pappou of Christina, George, Constantine and Rose. Devoted son of the late Loukas and Triantafillia Kriemadis. Dear brother of Anna (Yianni) Sofianopoulos, Pagona (Yianni) Dimitriou, Petros “Agapi” (Foula) Kriemadis. Fond uncle, cousin, Godfather and friend to many.
Paul was born in Kyriaki, Greece. He met and married the love of his life, Christina, while she was vacationing in Greece in 1969 and followed her back to the United States to build a wonderful life together. He adored his daughters and son in laws, but his ultimate pride and joy were his grandchildren, lovingly known as his “agapoules”. He was a master carpenter and builder, known by everyone as “Mastora Paul”. Even after retirement, he enjoyed spending many hours tinkering in his workshop creating beautiful masterpieces. Paul enjoyed the simple things in life: taking his wife out on coffee dates, spending time with his friends and family, spoiling his grandchildren and traveling. He was a selfless, loving and hardworking man who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Visitation Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 10:30 AM until time of Funeral Service 11:30 AM at Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 North Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. Arrangements by Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd. (847) 375-0095.
May his memory be eternal.