Vasili “Bill” Paganis, age 75, of North Riverside has died. He was the longtime owner of Basili’s Hair Salon in Riverside.
Bill was the husband of Kathleen (nee Cecconi) Paganis; the father of Frank (Tammy) Paganis, Alisa Paganis and Carole (Frank) Porro; the son of the late Frank and Katherine (nee Economopoulos) Paganis; the grandfather of Billy, Gianna, Alexandra, Ava, Vincenzo, Luca and Miabella; the great-grandfather of Antonio, the brother of Jimmy Paganis and Pota, Pota (the late Dionysi), the late George (late Eleni) Paganis and the late Leo (Effie) Paganis; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Dec. 31, 2024 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, followed by interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by the Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko – Director.