Constance Lewis Obituary

Name: Visitation for Constance Lewis
Start: 2017-04-19T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-20T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd.

Constance P. Lewis nee Pappadis. Beloved wife of Lawrence P. Lewis. Loving mother of Catherine Marlas and Jennifer Marlas. Adoring Yia-Yia of Johanna, Jared and Lida. Devoted daughter of the late James A. and Frances Pappadis. Dear sister of Francine (the late Robert) Pappadis Friedman and the late Thomas (Hershy) Pappadis. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at SMITH-CORCORAN Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago. Family and friends will meet Thursday morning at the funeral home for funeral service at 9:00 am. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Department of Neurological Sciences @ Rush University Medical Center, 1700 W. Van Buren St. Ste 250, Chicago, IL 60612, would be appreciated. Arrangements by ADINAMIS & CORLISS Funeral Directors, Ltd. 773-736-3833

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 16 to Apr. 18, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Constance Lewis

13 Entries

Joan Berger

April 10, 2025

As the years pass by, my memories of Connie Lewis remain warm and deep. What a lovey woman who generously shared her smile and laugh and deep understanding for the moment---whether it called for a happiness or sadness. A REAL FRIEND!

Joan Berger

December 8, 2021

I join the many others who dearly loved Connie for the warm, empathic person she was. Her inner energy persisted even in darker moments, and her charisma was energizing. Connie knew how to be a good listener and a good friend. She made my world richer even though we saw one another less after she left Washburne School where we worked together. Yes, as one friend wrote, knowing and being with Connie--even in small doses--made the my world and the world of many others much better.

Tina Becharas Moran

December 6, 2021

I loved Connie. I was Jenny and Cathy's babysitter in the 70's. I'm just now finding out that Connie passed away 5 years ago.
She was a spit-fire and so wonderful to me. When my father passed in 2008, Connie read about it in the paper and found a way to contact me. We met in Chicago for lunch (I live in Boston). We had a wonderful time at the Art Institute. I will cherish that memory of seeing her again on that day. I'm certainly richer for knowing Connie. xx

Helen Berghoff Olson

April 14, 2021

I still miss Connie, as if it were yesterday that she left us! What a precious and dear friend she has been to me for so many years!! What great fun we had putting together the Alpha Chi reunions!!! And stayed so close, even
though thousands of miles away! Connie always made it like we were sitting in the same room when talking on
the phone!! And I can still hear her contagious laugh -- saying , "Helllllen"!!! I miss her everyday == her great
personal character, warmth -- and frankness == and sharing! Love you dear friend!!

Helen Olson

April 11, 2020

Another year has gone by, buy I can still picture Connie, with that great laugh of hers, chatting about some
issue or another! Always with an opinion , of course!! What a great sense of humor, as well as character always. Dear friends like her are carried in our hearts on a daily basis. They never dim! Nor does my love for
Connie! I cherish our friendship as much today as 60 years ago, when we were together at the Alpha Chi house in Madison...or planning one of our great reunions!

Helen Berghoff Olson

barbara witthoft

April 20, 2017

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Connie, a sorority sister of mine at the University of Wisconsin. Connie was a
wonderful combination of strength and humor
and will be missed by all whose lives she
touched.

Barbara Witthoft

Joan Berger

April 20, 2017

I met Connie at Washburne Middle School in Winnetka and enjoyed so many conversations with her for nearly 40 years. As many who knew Connie have said, she had a special warmth, a sparkle in her eyes that would grow lively as she began catching up with the life each of us was living. Connie was so warm and so welcoming. She continued to learn and intelligently develop new materials during her entire professional life. And, she was brave whenever bravery was called for. The world will be poorer for the loss of such a lovely human being. When I think back over her life, I find myself in awe of all the people--young and older--whom she helped with her ability to instruct and to console. I am sad for those dear to her, Larry, Cathy, and Jenny, who will miss her in the years to come. She was so proud of you and no doubt gave you some of her strength and love of life that she offered those of us lucky enough to know her. May her memory be for a blessing for all. Joan Berger

April 19, 2017

Dear Cathy, Jenny, and Larry,

I was saddened to hear of your loss. I will always have fond memories of Connie from back in Evanston and also years later.

Sincerely,
Robert Caldwell

April 19, 2017

Connie and I have had a precious friendship for the last 61 years, that all started at the University of Wisconsin, Madison where we were sorority sisters.
What special years those were for a large group of us...and we have remained friends all through the years. She and I had the privilege and fun of organizing great reunions, the last, for our 50th!
Connie has been my cherished friend with such strong character, sense of humor, and undaunted determination when things got difficult. Truly a great lady, indeed. Oh how she will be missed.
Love you dearly, Connie, and will continue to carry you in my heart.
May God bless you!
Helen Berghoff Olson

Alice Ducas

April 19, 2017

Connie and I 'hung out' long before either one of was married; taking trips to Mexico, Puerto Rico etc. She taught at Latin while I taught at Francis Parker after spending seven years at Latin. We had so many stories! She came to Parker and taught Math for quite a few years after she retired from Latin. She was shocked to learn her daughter and son-in-law decided Parker over Latin for their children. We had a rousing telephone exchange over that! When she came to Parker to straighten out the Math Department, everyone quickly fell in love with her! When I retired from Parker, I was called back to substitute often and got to know Lida. Of course I called Connie---another wonderful exchange. We never got a chance take another trip but talked about it often. Life took over. I will always miss Connie. We had a very special bond. Alice Zanetakos Ducas
GOD BLESS YOU CONNIE

April 17, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Lewis family in the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort give your family peace and strength to endure this most difficult time, as you continue to reflect on cherished memories of your loved one. Psalms 29:11

April 16, 2017

Connie was one in a million. We taught together at Latin in the sixties and were very good friends. What a loyal friend with the greatest sense of humor ever. She was fun and wonderful and had such integrity. I send my deep condolences to Larry, Jenny and Cathy.
lovingly,
Liz Solway

April 16, 2017

Connie was a sorority sister of mine many years ago at the University of Wisconsin.
Everyone loved Connie. She was tons of fun and a loyal friend. It's been quite some time since we've gotten together, but I'll always remember her as a wonderful part of our sisterhood bond. I was saddened to hear of her passing.
My deepest condolences to her family.
Kay Nelson Coombs

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