George Trikolas, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL. He was born on May 10, 1936 in Papari, Greece to the late Thomas and Katherine (Manolis) Trikolas. He was a fearless immigrant who came to America to create a better life for his family and married his high school sweetheart Mary (Lambropoulos) Trikolas on November 6, 1960, who remained by his side until his passing. George was a serial entrepreneur who owned many businesses over the years to support his growing family, retiring only until after all four of his children had completed their education and were established in their careers. George was a pillar in the Greek community and was well known for his kindness and generosity towards fellow immigrants to help them achieve the American Dream. He loved to play golf, talk business and politics, and was an avid sports fan. But most of all, he enjoyed being surrounded by his fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. George is survived by his loving wife Mary, son Dr. Tom (wife Pam) Trikolas, and their children: Maria, George, Odysseus, Sarah and Tom Jr.; daughter Katherine (husband Ruedi) Temperli and Katherine's children: Demetri, George and Angelique; son Nick Trikolas, and his children: Isabella and Romeo; daughter Pamela (husband Gus) Schuberth, and their children: Elizabeth, Mary (great-granddaughter Violet), Rebecca, Zoe and Nina. Family friends and others whose lives were touched by George Trikolas are invited to St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, located at 1855 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM for visitation followed by a church service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 10, 2021 to pay their respects and celebrate George's amazing life. To attend please follow the link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094AA9AD2CA13-sacraments. He will be laid to rest at the Lincoln Memorial Park, located at 675 US-30, Aurora, IL 60503, immediately following the service. Arrangements are entrusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com