Rick Tsakalios

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Papa G’s Family Restaurant co-owner Rick Tsakalios, in brief.

January 16, 2026
2 Minutes
Rick Tsakalios

Home: Huntley, IL.  Age: 39.  Birthplace: Chicagoland.  Profession: Business owner.  Alma mater: Loyola University Chicago.

Current project: Fundraising for a local food pantry and matching donations.  Recent travel or adventure: Greece.  Recently viewed and recommended: Love (Netflix).  Master of None. Recent unique acquisition: Vintage electronics.

Personality profile: Humorous and nerdy.  What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Funny.  Moral compass: I leave things better than I found them, always try to improve.  What is your greatest joy? Making someone feel special and full of joy.   What is your guilty pleasure? Rom-coms.

What three emojis best describe you? 😒 🩵 🛒.

What was your first paying job? Host at a restaurant.  What was your favorite college course? Anatomy and Physiology.  What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Power Rangers action figure.  What movie have you repeatedly watched? Constantine.  What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A Larry David painting.

What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Modernizing my old family business.  What change would you like to see in the world? Everyone coming together from both sides to make a better world and community.  What message do you want to send out into the world? The Golden Rule exists for a reason. Life works better when we treat people the way we want to be treated.

What title would you choose for the movie about your life? A Fun Rhode to Travel.  What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Zach Galifianakis.  Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My great grandpa.  After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Emergency medicine.

Favorite quote: “We judge ourselves by our intentions but others by their actions” (Stephen M. R. Covey).  Desired epitaph: He made life fun.  Even this part.

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