Dr. George C. Chipain

Dr. George C. Chipain, age 80, lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family; He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Joyce, nee Reiner; his beloved children Chris G. Chipain, Georgia (Daniel) Veith, David (Deborah) Ewert, Sheryl (Vern) Dresser and Laura (Perry) Thompson; his cherished grandchildren Trinity Veith, Douglas and Daniel Dresser and Perry and Jill Thompson; his dear brother Dr. Nicholas (Linda) Chipain and brother-in-law Daniel (Kathy) O’Connell and sister-in-law Ruth (Charles) Gildersleeve; his dear godchild Christine Chipain (Steve) Hoffman; his many dear nieces and nephews and his fond business partner Dr. Jeffrey Boland. George was preceded in death by his parents Chris and Christine Chipain and his sister-in-law Kathleen O’Connell. George attended Washington Grammar School, Hawthorne Junior High and York High School. He went to the University of Illinois to receive his undergraduate degree in pre-dental, then went to Northwestern University Dental School to earn his degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery. He practiced general dentistry for 8 years, them went to Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, where he earned his certificate in orthodontics and a master of science degree in oral biology. He practiced orthodontics in Elmhurst for 40 years. Orthodontics and family were his passions. He was an instructor at Northwestern School of Dentistry, member of the World Federation of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, Illinois Society of Orthodontists, Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, XI PSI PHI International Dental Fraternity and member of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Medical Staff. Dr. Chipain received many awards during his career. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank Residential Hospice, Mark and all the caretakers who made it possible to keep George at home. Visitation Monday, July 13, 2015, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Memorials may be directed to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 893 N. Church Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126 or Immanuel Lutheran Church, 142 E. Third St., Elmhurst, IL 60126. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com