Spyridon “Spiros” Vagenas

Spyridon “Spiros” Vagenas, fell asleep in the Lord on December 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Rosa Vagenas nee Ktenas. Loving father of Katerina (Matthew) Vagenas-Aldmeyer and the late Lambrini Vagenas and Gerasimia Frederiki Vagenas. Proud Pappou of Alexandra, Nathaniel, and Sofia. Dear brother of Vasiliki (Stavros) Vasilaki. Cherished son of the late Lambros Vagenas and Katerina Lavranou. Dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many who will miss him.

Friends and family will meet for visitation on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 4PM-8PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott, Park Ridge. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 10AM at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield, Chicago. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Arrangements by Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd. 847-375-0095.

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