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.

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.

Services have been held.

Arrangements by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. For information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jul. 17, 2015.

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9 Entries

Linda Bavone

July 10, 2022

Wonderful man! Rest In Peace George. Prayers for your family. Thank you.

maurice katz

October 11, 2018

so sorry to hear the news

Linda Bavone

April 27, 2016

I am saddened to hear of George's passing. He was an amazing person. My children, nephew, nieces and I are thankful for the gift of straight teeth that he gave us. I enjoyed his passion for Real Estate and am thankful to him for always making me feel special when he discussed the topic with me. Our family loves this man! With great love, respect and sorrow! Linda Bavone

Nicole Trost

August 5, 2015

Dear Joyce,

I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers!

Love,
Nicole, Steve , Gavin, Isabel and Evee
Please giver a call
708-770-2970

The Gibbons Family

July 17, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mark Dwyer

July 13, 2015

George was a very good and kind man. He and his family were vital members of the Elmhurst community. He will be truly missed! My condolences to Joyce, Laura and family.

Dr Stuart Sanders

July 12, 2015

I will always remember George as a very good friend, a colleague who I admired very much and the man who was responsible for all three of my children having such beautiful teeth. When I first met George he welcomed me to the dental community with open arms, he suggested to many colleagues to refer their patients to me and my practice got a wonderful start because of him, Ziggy Porter and Bob Kelly. George and I did a lot of orthognathic (jaw reconstruction) cases together and I really got my start doing major surgical cases because of him.
Joyce, thank you for sharing your wonderful husband with so many people on so many levels, he will truly be missed. Some of my best memories of my first 34 years of practice were from our Thursday lunch group, I wish I could have lunch with him one more time.
Condolences to you and your family from Donna and me, Sabrina, Glenn and Heather.
Stu

Dr. Frank Green

July 11, 2015

Dr.George was a great friend to me and the Family of Dentistry. He was responsible for helping the American Association of Dentistry(ADA),the American Orthodontic Association(AAO),the Illinois Dental Association(ISDS),the Illinois Orthodontic Association(ISO), have a 'Voice' in Washington and Springfield. He was a quiet
voice but a very influential voice. I will miss him very much...
Frank Green DDS MS
Former member of ADA,AAO,ISDS,ISO and
Illinois State Board of Dentistry

July 11, 2015

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Remember to keep God first. (Matt. 6:33)

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