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Michael Pappas Obituary
Born in Dorchester, he lived in Newton for many years and in Mashpee for the past eight years.
Michael received his Juris Doctorate from Boston University and was sworn into the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
He actively participated in a number of charities, including Mashpee Kiwanis, Boys and Girls Club of Mashpee, Boy Scouts of America (Norumbega Council), and the Boston University Alumni Association of Cape Cod. He received numerous awards, including Kiwanian of the Year of Mashpee. Michael was also a loving and caring father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, Hazel, he leaves two children, Karen Scrymgeour and her husband, Charles of Wayland, and David Pappas and his wife, Michele of Harvard; grandchildren, Alexa, Kaley and Cameron, all of Harvard. Michael is also survived by brothers, Peter Pappas of Dedham and Dr. Arthur Papas of Weston.
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 74 Algonquin Ave., Route 151, Mashpee, MA 02649. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Cape Cod, 1130 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632. Burial will follow in Great Neck Woods Cemetery, Great Neck Road, South Mashpee.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Mashpee, P.O. Box 895, Mashpee, MA 02649 & Mashpee Kiwanis, P.O. Box 334, Mashpee, MA 02649.
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Lorrie MacDonald
December 15, 2008
My sincere sympathy to all of the Pappas family. I enjoyed taking care of him, and we had many good laughs. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorrie RN
Betty & Joe Curtis
November 9, 2008
Our condoloences to Hazel and the children and grandchildren and siblings of Michael. It was a privilege to know him. He was devoted to doing good. He was the heart and soul of the revival of the Mashpee Kiwanis club. He was fun and challenging and we are saddened by his passing.
Betty and Joe Curtis
Cathy Bowmar
October 30, 2008
Michael was a great guy with a great big heart. We will all miss him at the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod. He was always willing to lend a hand when needed, from stuffing envelopes to replacing tips on pool sticks!
Betty Byrne
October 24, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Karen, Charles and the Pappas family. One of the hardest things in life is to let go of a "loved one". My prayer is you will find comfort that his spirit lives on with you and through you.
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Robin Schulz
October 24, 2008
To the Pappas Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
We are thinking of you.
The Schulz Family
Bernice Leger
October 24, 2008
My deepest sympathies. Mr. Pappas took a chance on me and gave me a job back in the 80's when I moved back to Waltham, from Canada, after graduating high school. My sister Theresa was his No.1 in the office. I worked with him for 2 years and truly enjoyed my time there. He had a such huge heart and will never be forgotten.
Brian Morrison
October 23, 2008
To the Pappas family. It is with deep sorrow that I sign this book. Michael was wonderful person, husband, father, and friend. Michael meant a lot to us in the Kiwanis Family, not only as a past LT Gov. but as one of our leaders. He will be missed greatly. If there is anything that I myself, or us in Kiwanis can do please do not hesitate to ask. For all he did for us, it would be my and our honor to help in any way.
Brian Morrison Barnstable Police & Kiwanis Club of Hyannis. Lt. Gov. Div16. With Sympathy.
Ruth Provost
October 23, 2008
Mike was one of those caring and generous people who gave his time and heart to the community he lived in. He will be very deeply missed at the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod.
Robert & Dorothy Shediac
October 23, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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