John James Karabatsos, passed away on June 16, 2022. Beloved husband to Georgia of 62 years. Devoted father to Thea (Dan) Zorzi, and Elaine Karabatsos (Scott Bonner). Loved son of the late James John and the late Theodora Karabatsos; Cherished grandfather of Christina (Kevin) Welsh, Constance (Bradley) Michalowski, and Dante Zorzi; Loved great-grandfather of Grant, Aubrey, Camden and Ella: Brother to the late Helen (late John) Kountoures, and George (late Elaine) Karabatsos. A loving brother-in-law, he adored all his nieces and nephews, a cherished cousin and friend. Served our great nation during war time in the US Army.

John passed just short of his 92nd birthday. A loving husband, and proud of his daughters. It brought him so much joy when the grandchildren and great-grandchildren were around him, and called him Papou. John was born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Fort Lawton. He worked for J&L Steel, Indiana Harbor where he retired.  John loved to tinker on his 1939 Cadillac limousine and 1930 Model A. He was an active member of the Frankfort Illinois car show where he helped organized the show for many years.  A collector of vintage toys, antiques, baseball cards, and much, much, more! You would find John on the weekends at the local flea markets, either buying or selling. Former member of the Elk, Moose Club of NW Indiana, and a member of Ahepa.  John lived a long, blessed, and loved life. May his memory be forever eternal.

Visitation will be held on Thursday June 23rd, 2022, at 10-11am, followed by funeral services at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 528 W. 77^th Ave. Schererville, Indiana and at rest at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, and/or Gary Sinise Foundation for our Veterans & Hero’s at garysinisefoundation.org.