Demetrios 'Jimmy' Pirpiris was a local business owner and philanthropist to the Greek community and in the Ravenswood neighborhood. For 30 years owned and operated an Exxon Mobile gas station, and then a laundramat in Ravenswood Plaza until he retired at age 93 in 2022.

He was a member of The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, where over the course of 60 years, he chaired several committees. He also raised money for the Greek American Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

He moved to the United States at the age of 19.

Honorary Demetrios 'Jimmy' Pirpiris WAY

Northwest corner of West Montrose Avenue and North Damen Avenue

Approved: March 2024

Ward: 47
Alderman: Matthew Martin
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

b. October 1, 1929. in Greece

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