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Helen Pappas Obituary
She leaves her sister, Corrine Ballos of Greece; her brother-in-law, Dennis Dionis of Boylston; her sister-in-law, Frances Karcasinas of Worcester; several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by three brothers, George, Peter and Eddie Karcasinas and three sisters, Clara Dionis, Catherine Kanaracus and Elsie Karcasinas.
Mrs. Pappas was born in Worcester and was a graduate of the former High School of Commerce. She had spent all her life in the restaurant business, first working in the family business, then as the co-owner of the Crossroads Restaurant in West Boylston and finally as the owner of the Elm Restaurant on Park Avenue in Worcester until 1993.
Funeral services and burial are private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Poor and Needy Fund, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, is directing arrangements. oconnorbrothers.com
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Jeff Long
November 20, 2008
Helen was our next-door neighbor for many years; however, a half-dozen years before she and George moved into the late Ben Fogg's house, I knew her as the friendly co-manager of the Crossroads Restaurant in West Boylston, where my parents would take me on Saturdays for a hot dog when I was a boy. Helen was a private person but very opinionated. She loved to study ancient Greek philosophy and apply its ethical standards to today's politicians. Helen also liked to discuss the messages that thoughtful films conveyed. She always had a ready smile and would hospitably open her house to her friends and relatives at a moment's notice, serving them a Danish, a cup of coffee, and her unique spin on the day's events. The day before the national election, she told me, "I hope they give him a chance," as she hoped that Barack Obama would be elected president. As far as I know, she made it to the polls and cast her vote for him. She was without question delighted at the outcome of the election. We are much saddened by her absence.--Jeff Long
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