Michael H. Chakeres

Chairman of Chakeres Theaters Inc.

By VARIETY STAFF

Michael H. Chakeres, president and chairman of Chakeres Theaters Inc. and Lobby Shoppes Inc., died at his home in Springfield, Ohio, Dec. 7. He was 90.

He began his career at 15 serving popcorn in his father Harry's theaters. He continued as assistant manager. After a three years of service in the Air Force during WWII, he returned to the family business, ultimately becoming prexy of Chakeres Theaters after his dad's death in 1955..

He served on the boards of NATO and Foundation of Motion Picture Pioneers as well as many health boards and civic groups, and was active in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Americas.

Survivors include wife Pauline; daughter Valerie Chakeres Baker (VP of Chakeres Theaters); two sons, Philip and Harry; and two grandchildren.

Donations can be made to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 1694 Springfield, OH 45501; Variety Club Intl. Children's Charities, 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 1119, New York NY 10118; the Mid-States NATO Scholarship Fund, 3982 Powell Road #202, Powell OH 43065; or charity of choice.