New York, New York
PAPPAS--Dr. George D., died peacefully at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx at midday on Wednesday, August 12th at the age of eighty-eight. He had struggled with kidney failure and first onset diabetes. A lifelong pioneer in scientific research whose interests consistently traversed the fields of...
Read MoreGeorge was a principled human being, a distinguished scientist and a fun loving friend. His outstanding contributions to science and in defense of social justice around the world were exemplary. His gourmet fish dinners were memorable. We admired and loved George and send heartfelt condolences to his family.
Ruth & Hal Gainer
September 17, 2015
George's family was not limited to genetics and marriage. He fathered a large number of PhDs and post-docs and he cared dearly for all of them. As my doctoral advisor, he offered much humanistic as well as intellectual and technical support. I remain very grateful. --Alfredo
Alfredo Sadun
September 17, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA
Loving condolences from Tim and Michele Bourgeau Lea to the Pappas family and friends. I am grateful to have known George and recognize his treasured influence upon his children, grand children and great grandchildren, not to mention students, friends and colleagues. He will be sorely missed.
Michele Bourgeau Lea
September 09, 2015 | Andover, MA
George Pappas stories have and will continue to live large in three generations of our family, filling our hearts with love and joy. May his memory be for a blessing. Love,
Nora & Ruby LeMorin
September 08, 2015 | New Rochelle, NY
Thank you, Uncle George for everything you and Aunt Bernice gave us.
Love-
Walter
September 06, 2015
With profound sympathy for the loss of your Father. May you feel his spirit within you always.
Dana Deravin Carr
September 06, 2015 | New Rochelle, NY
