Sam Marinakos, age 63, of Wheeling. Loving husband of Maria. Beloved Father of Bill (Paulina), George (Gloria) and Alex. Proud Papou of Penelope, Alexandra, Luke, Hanna, and Sotirios. Dear brother of John (Froso) and Irene (Bill) Kaldis. Fond uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Sam was the proud owner of Demetri's and Scrambled Restaurants in Deerfield. Visitation Wednesday May 15, 2024 4-8pm with a trisagion service at 6:30pm at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL. Family and friends to meet Thursday May 16, 2024 at 10am for services at Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church 1207 Riverwoods Rd Lincolnshire, IL. Interment to follow in Arlington Cemetery 401 E Lake St Elmhurst, IL. For more information 847.537.6600 or funerals.pro. The Funeral service will be live-streamed on Thursday, May 16, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. (CST) AT THIS LINK on the website of Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church (https://www.ascensiongoc.com/livestream). It can also be viewed on Ascension's Facebook Page; and the church's YouTube channel. Funeral services handled by Chicago Greek Funerals- Dean Argiris.