James Karellas, age 93, of Chicago, beloved husband of the late Dena nee Tsakonis, loving father of Helen West, Louis (Paula) Karellas and the late John Karellas; cherished grandfather of Christine West, Jimmy West, John Louis (Charlotte) West, Tony West, Samantha Karellas, Jesse Karellas, Miranda Karellas, Dimitri Karellas and Maximus Karellas; dearest great grandfather of Leonida West, Constinos West, Mayson West and Wyatt West; preceded in death by many brothers and sisters and other loving relatives; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 10:30 am until Service  12:00 noon at the Holy Transfiguration Chapel in Elmwood Cemetery  2905 Thatcher Ave. River Grove, IL. with Interment following at Elmwood Cemetery.    For further information, (847) 966-7302 or https://www.skajafuneralhomes.com/