Elliot Weis

Elliot Weis, 53, tragically passed away in a car accident on September 16, 2025. Elliot was deeply devoted to the many Chicagoland communities of which he was a part. He engaged in spirituality, religion, social activism, community service, music, and environmental preservation. He worked as a social worker in a group home which cared for people emotionally unable to live independently. He found great comfort and love in his various circles and countless number of friends. He sought deep and meaningful connections with everyone he met.

Elliot is survived by his devoted sister Alison (Perry) Galanopoulos; his nephews Peter and Max Galanopoulos, and niece Adalie Galanopoulos; his loving cousins Jon (Lisa) Weis, Sari Weis and Sam Weis; his Uncle Mervyn (Anita) Weis, and SO MANY dear, deeply devoted friends, many of whom thought of Elliot as a brother. Elliot was a beacon of peace, compassion and love to all. He impacted the lives of many, many people.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Elliot's commitment to human connection by donating to The Night Ministry (www.thenightministry.org) or to Treatment Not Trauma, (www.collaborativeforcommunitywellness.org/). May Elliot's memory be a blessing, and a gift, to us all.

Funeral service Sunday, September 21, 10:30am at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091. Service will be livestreamed. Interment Westlawn Cemetery.