George Chakalis, 87, of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 8, 2024. George was born in Arcadia Greece.  He moved to Athens as a young boy and immigrated to the United  States in 1963.  He operated a clothing factory with his sister and another partner where he met his wife. He then opened and operated his own business Tripolis Imports with his wife for almost 50 years. He was a proud Greek and an active member in the Greek community and past president of The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England. He will be remembered as a caring and loving individual.  He loved being surrounded by his grandchildren and enjoyed celebrating holidays and other family milestones with each one.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

He was the beloved husband of the late Evanggelia (Giannaros) Chakalis. Devoted father of John Chakalis and his wife Alexandra, and the late Katerina Chakalis.  Loving Pappou of Eva, George and Kostas Chakalis.  Brother of Katerina Panagakis and her husband Christo, Mosca Julakis and her husband Manoli, Ilias Chakalis, and the late Toula Stamatelos, and the late Haralambos Chakalis.  Also survived by many relatives and friends here and in Greece.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at St. Demetrios Greek Church, 57 Brown Street, Weston, MA at 10AM.  Visitation prior to the Service from 9AM to 10AM at the church.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the  Metropolis of Boston Camp Fund, 162 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445 or to the above named church.  Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley, MA.