Updated 7/23/2021 3:52 PM
Chuck Papanos lived by a specific motto, whether he was managing the Naperville Riverwalk and various park properties, or assisting a loved one, or battling T-cell lymphoma until the very end. Do nothing? he would say. Not an option.
Papanos, who died last summer, worked nearly 20 years for the Naperville Park District, most of which he spent as a Riverwalk and north parks operations manager.
He was known for his can-do spirit and passion for giving back, said his wife, Ann Marie. In his fight against cancer, he wanted to make sure physicians were learning from his case so they could help future patients, she said, even if they couldn t save him.
Naperville Park District to dedicate Chuck Papanos Honorary Garden July 30 Naperville Park District will dedicate a plaque for the Chuck Papanos Honorary Garden on Friday, July 30. Courtesy of Naperville Park District During his two decades of service to the Naperville Park District, Chuck Papanos oversaw the Riverwalk as well as North Parks. He represented the park district on the Naperville Riverwalk Commission for many years. Courtesy of Naperville Park District
Updated 7/21/2021 5:23 PM
Naperville Park District is honoring the late Chuck Papanos, former North Parks and Riverwalk operations manager, with a dedication ceremony on Friday, July 30.
The ceremony will take place at noon at the garden planted in Papanos honor, located just west of the Grand Pavilion at 912 Sindt Court.