Emmanuel C. Tulumaris
October 15, 1921 — October 5, 2016
Emmanuel C. Tulumaris, age 94, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.
Emmanuel is survived by his loving children, Kathryn (James) Klein and Dean (Mary) Tulumaris; cherished grandchildren, Dr. Irene (Anthony) Louh, Charles (Ana) Klein, and Manny Tulumaris; cherished great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Alexandra, and Vivienne Klein; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife, Irene (nee Koulianos); parents, Constantine and Anita (nee Graccia) Tulumaris; brothers, John, George, and Tony Tulumaris; sisters, Helen Tulumaris, Jane Tulumaris, and Naomi Criticos.
Emmanuel was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet as well as Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Homer Glen. He retired from Honiotes Food Mart after 30 years of employment. He was a proud World War II veteran of the Naval Air Corps. Emmanuel was an avid fisherman and loyal University of Florida Gator fan.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Emmanuel’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice or All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Sunday School would be greatly appreciated.
Funeral Services for Emmanuel will begin on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 with a visitation from 8:30 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 9:30 a.m. at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.