Nicholas A. Collias

Nicholas A. Collias, age 97, of Burr Ridge. Proud veteran of the United States Army WWII. At rest January 11th, 2024. Beloved husband for 61 years to Jane nee Kamberos. Dearest son of the late Aristotle and Joan. Loving father of Pamela (Jamie) Crouthamel, Arthur (Nancy) Collias, Joanna (Jason) Gatzulis and Nicole Collias. Proud Papou of Anthony, Nicholas and Jayne Crouthamel, Emma and Nicholas Collias, and William, Demetra and Eleni Gatzulis. Dear brother of the late George (Sharon) Collias, the late Eugenia Collias and the late Danae Kornaros. Brother-in-law of Peter N. (Maria) Kamberos, Connie Kamberos, Irene (Alex) Kantas, and the late Georgia (the late Bill) Christy, the late Helen (the late Andrew) Buhelos, the late Michael (Xenia) Kamberos, the late George (Susan) Kamberos and the late Angelo Kamberos. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Graduated from Fenwick High School in 1944. Attended University of Wisconsin - Madison where he starred on the Badger’s varsity football team. Past President of the Order of AHEPA Oak Park Chapter #104. Founder of Col-V-Co. Owned and operated Collias Funeral Directors for over 80 years.

Family and friends will meet Tuesday, January 16th at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 111th and Roberts Road, Palos Hills, Illinois. Visitation from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley, 830 South Addison Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois 60181 or Hydrocephalus Association, 4340 East West Highway Suite 905, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. For further information please call (630) 941-5860. May His Memory Be Eternal.