August 1 1939 June 26 2020
Vasilios “Bill” Galanis, 80, of Elgin, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. He was born August 1, 1939, in Aghiorghitika, Greece the son of Spiro and Christina (Orfanos) Galanis. Bill arrived in the USA in 1960, he married Soula Hagegregoriou on March 1, 1970. Bill purchased the Village Inn in Huntley in 1980. Bill loved Huntley. He was very proud of his friendships he built over 40 years with his customers and the community he loved. He also acquired Clausens Tavern in Union, which he operated from 1996-2003. He loved sports, especially the Bears, Bulls, and St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed a Dewars on the rocks with a good cigar. Bill was a longtime member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Soula; their children, Christina Kamberis, Spiro Galanis, and Maria (Konstantinos) Arfanakis; loved Papou of Venetia, Gia, and Leo; sisters, Angie (Emanuel) Blazakis, Christina (Panagioti) Triandopoulos, Giannoula Veliziotis; a brother, Pete (Eleni) Galanis; sister-in-law, Betty Galanis; many nieces, nephews, and countless good friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jimmy Galanis. Public visitation will be on Wednesday, July 1 from 4-8 PM with prayers at 6 PM at the James A. O’Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. As expected, there will be many people who will want to pay their respects, please be mindful of the guests by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. The Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church St., Elgin is private. A funeral procession to River Valley Memorial Gardens in West Dundee will follow. After the service, friends are welcome to accompany the family to the cemetery and should arrive at the church at 11:45 AM. Please omit flowers, memorial contributions in Bill’s name should be addressed to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, 525 Church St., Elgin, IL 60123. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Vasilios “Bill” Galanis please visit our Sympathy Store. «Return to Website Send Beautiful Flowers Not sure what to send? Share a Memory Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Vasilios “Bill” Galanis August 1, 1939 – June 26, 2020 Login Print The family of Vasilios “Bill” Galanis created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Obituary & Service Vasilios “Bill” Galanis, 80, of Elgin, passed away Frida… View More Share a Memory Below A comforting word from you means a lot. Share a Memory Flowers & Gifts Send flowers in honor of Vasilios. Send Flowers Tribute Wall Photos & Videos Obituary & Service + More Information Obituary for Vasilios “Bill” Galanis Vasilios “Bill” Galanis, 80, of Elgin, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. He was born August 1, 1939, in Aghiorghitika, Greece the son of Spiro and Christina (Orfanos) Galanis. Bill arrived in the USA in 1960, he married Soula Hagegregoriou on March 1, 1970. Bill purchased the Village Inn in Huntley in 1980. Bill loved Huntley. He was very proud of his friendships he built over 40 years with his customers and the community he loved. He also acquired Clausens Tavern in Union, which he operated from 1996-2003. He loved sports, especially the Bears, Bulls, and St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed a Dewars on the rocks with a good cigar. Bill was a longtime member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Soula; their children, Christina Kamberis, Spiro Galanis, and Maria (Konstantinos) Arfanakis; loved Papou of Venetia, Gia, and Leo; sisters, Angie (Emanuel) Blazakis, Christina (Panagioti) Triandopoulos, Giannoula Veliziotis; a brother, Pete (Eleni) Galanis; sister-in-law, Betty Galanis; many nieces, nephews, and countless good friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jimmy Galanis. Public visitation will be on Wednesday, July 1 from 4-8 PM with prayers at 6 PM at the James A. O’Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. As expected, there will be many people who will want to pay their respects, please be mindful of the guests by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. The Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church St., Elgin is private. A funeral procession to River Valley Memorial Gardens in West Dundee will follow. After the service, friends are welcome to accompany the family to the cemetery and should arrive at the church at 11:45 AM. Please omit flowers, memorial contributions in Bill’s name should be addressed to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, 525 Church St., Elgin, IL 60123. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Vasilios “Bill” Galanis please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions JUL 1. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CST) James A. O’Connor Funeral Home 11603 E. Main PO Box 74 Huntley, IL, 60142 jaoconnorfh@att.net Prayers © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions JUL 1. 6:00 PM (CST) James A. O’Connor Funeral Home 11603 E. Main PO Box 74 Huntley, IL, 60142 jaoconnorfh@att.net Cemetery Details River Valley Memorial Gardens 510 Market Loog Road West Dundee, IL, 60118 © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions © 2020 Diane. 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Death notice for the town of: Huntley, state: Illinois