Spero J. (Sputts) Policandriotes, age 94, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Thursday, October 2, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of Joliet. He was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Joliet Elks Lodge #296, and Joliet Moose Lodge #300. Born July 26, 1914, farmed in Troy Township until enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1941. Spero proudly served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Army 3rd Division Artillery in the African and European Theatres. Employed by Robert G. Regan Construction Company and Ben Cabay Construction Company for 30 years retiring in 1979. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Evangeline T. (nee Laoutides), of Joliet; son, James G., of Joliet; daughter, Georgene R. (Bob) Fedo, of Shorewood; brother, Michael J. (Jane) Polley, of Portland, OR; sister; Helen Contos, of Joliet; grandchildren, Robert J. Fedo; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary (nee Famelis) Policandriotes; sisters, Angeline Griparis, Irene Kokas, and Evange Ninos; brother, John Polley. Many thanks to all employees of Provena Home Care and Joliet Area Community Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Joliet Area Community Hospice or All Saint Greek Orthodox Church would be appreciated. Memorial Service for Spero Policandriotes will be private.