Frank Hadjokas

Frank Anthony Hadjokas was born on July 15, 1942 at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport, IL, and remained in Freeport his entire life. With his loving family surrounding him, he was taken to be with his Lord on November 26, 2011. Frank started out life the wonderful son of Nick and Nikki (Eliopoulos) Hadjokas of Freeport, and they taught him well in the teachings of the Greek Orthodox Church, of which Frank was a lifelong parishioner and generous contributor to his community. Frank married his high school sweetheart Kay Anne Enzler on August 26, 1967. Frank was a beloved and devoted husband to his wife for 44 years. Frank and Kay made a name for themselves as the proprietors of 'Club Esquire', the finest steakhouse in Illinois, frequented by Chicago Bears and locals alike for decades. On March 17, 1964, Frank and his high school friend, Roger Hill, joined the U.S. Army on the 'Buddy Plan' . During the Vietnam War, Frank proved himself to be brave, selfless, and served honorably. Frank's friendships invariably became life long because of his kind and generous personality. People didn't just like Frank, they loved him and cherished their time alongside him. Whether it was for a National Hot Rod Show and accompanying road trip, a fun round of golf, or just to chat and have drinks "on the porch" at their welcoming home, everyone gathered and had a great time. Frank was a diehard Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, attended college at University of Wisconsin, Platteville, and was a devoted member of both Holy Cross Greek Orthodox, Freeport, and Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Rockford. Frank's survivors are his devoted wife, Kay Enzler Hadjokas, daughter, Lara Hadjokas, and grandson, Alex Giolito, Scottsdale, AZ. Frank also has many cousins who will sorely miss his company: Tony Eliopoulos, Phoenix, AZ, Barb Eliopoulos, Phoenix, AZ, Fran Eliopoulos, Milwaukee, WI, Ellen ( Chet ) Nygren, Big Bend , WI, David (Mary) Stawski, Muskego, WI, Peter (Anne) Panos, Rockford, Il, Nancy (George) Spelius, Beloit, WI, and Mary (Marty) Foster of Beloit , WI. Frank joins his parents Nick and Nikki Hadjokas, his loving Uncle Pete Hadjokas, and his beloved daughter, Stacy Hadjokas, who preceded him into Heaven. Please join Father Demetrios Kounavis for visitation at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport, Illinois on Tuesday November, 29, 2011 from 3 to 7 pm, with a short prayer service following at 7 pm. Frank's funeral will be held Wednesday, November 30, at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Freeport at 11 am with a luncheon following at The Eagle's Club of Freeport. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Interment will take place at The Calvary Cemetery, Freeport, Illinois. Please sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com