Niki Papadakis

Niki Papadakis née Konstantopoulou, age 91 of Norridge, IL, born in Kapsia Greece, fell asleep in the Lord October 3, 2023. Beloved wife of Peter Papadakis. Loving mother of James P. Papadakis. Dear sister of Toula and the late Vaso (Bobby), Georgia, Thanasi. Dear sister-in-law of Helen (Peter) Mitchel, Constantine (Vasiliki) Papadakis, Vasiliki (Peter) Garivaltis, Panagoula (George) Gountanis, Tom (Helen) Papadakis, Paraskevi (Tom) Chiampas, and Nicholas (Tasia) Papadakis. Fond aunt and cousin of many.

Niki was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was an avid cook, baker, and gardener. Niki was very active in her church and the Tsipianitiko Society of Nestani.

Visitation Monday, October 9, 2023, from 9:30AM until time of Funeral Service 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church would be appreciated. Arrangements by Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd. (847) 375-0095.

May her memory be eternal.

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