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LOUIS ANTHONY PAPPAS (Age 90)
Of Arlington, VA went to rest April 5, 2014. Louis was born July 2, 1923 in Washington, DC and was the son of Eva Diacoumakou and Anthony George Pappas. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during WWII and was a survivor of Pearl Harbor. After the war he opened Aladdin Radio and Television, which he and his brother operated together. Being a natural entrepreneur he opened diners in the DC and VA area, but his passion was always commercial real estate. He is survived by this son Charles Lanaris, three grandchildren, two nieces, Stella Pappas and Evamarie Oglander, and his nephew Dr. Anthony Pappas. He will be missed by his family and friends.Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 9 at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203, from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a service on Thursday April 10, 11 a.m. at Saint Katherine Church, 3149 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA 22041. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Humane Society.
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Guy Gerachis
June 3, 2014
I am sorry to hear of lou's passing, we were away and I just found out.I would like to express my condolences to the family, lou was a unique person. i will miss my godfather.
Brian Cowan
May 8, 2014
Louis was an icon and self-made man! A proud, successful and shrewd local real estate entrepreneur with a strong work ethic and even stronger independent streak! His friendly smile will be missed at the Athena Pallas as will his weekly Tuesday night poker games he hosted in the basement at his beautiful manse for his neighborhood buddies, where he cunningly and consistently won many hands ,much to our dismay!
Tom Papageorge
May 4, 2014
I am very saddened to hear of Mr. Pappas' demise...and also sad that I could not attend his funeral. I want to say to all the family how sorry I am for your loss and hope that he rests in peace. I knew him all of my life and he is the last of the neighborhood Greeks.
Carole Sue Coupland
April 17, 2014
My condolences to Mr. Pappas' Family and friends, of which he had many.
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April 9, 2014
My condolences to the family left behind..Mr. Pappas will always be remembered on S. 23rd st. With respect..Nila Huffman
April 8, 2014
We will miss you around here Lou Pappas. We all lit up when you came into our shop and joked about the height of our counter and Ken's hair.
leigh and kris wilson
April 8, 2014
We remember Louis well from our Athena Palace days and always enjoyed his sense of humor. condolences to the family and friends.
Dora Abdelrihem
April 8, 2014
He always had a joke. He was a very nice person. He will be missed.
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