Eleni Papakostas

Eleni Papakostas, nee Dossas, age 66, fell asleep in the Lord on February 6, 2022. Beloved wife of Demetrios Papakostas. Loving mother of Stellios and the late Anastasios Papakostas. Devoted daughter of the late Demetrios and Athina Dossas. Dear sister of Vasilios (Dr. Lady C. Dy) Dossas. Fond aunt and cousin of many. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and knitting. Eleni was an active member of Saint Haralambos in Niles and helped with many of their picnics and other events. Visitation Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 West Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Funeral Service Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 10:00 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 her memory be eternal.

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