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Nickolas Pappas Obituary
Dec. 22, 1941 - feb. 1, 2020
Nickolas Theodore Pappas passed away due to natural causes on February 1, 2020 at 78 years of age. Nick was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 22, 1941 to Thomas and Evelyn Pappas and preceded in death by his sister, Connie Ginakes (1939-2003). He served in the Army Reserve after graduating from Central High School in Minneapolis in 1959. Nick moved to Florida in the 1970's and was a resident of New Smyrna Beach for over 35 years, where he owned several restaurants in the Central Florida area including most notably Stavros Pizza and the Surf Lounge in New Smyrna Beach. Nick loved to fish, play pool, and spend time with his family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years, Lori Ann Pappas (Lanz) and their beloved daughter, Taylor. Nick was cherished by his family to include in-laws: Bill & Lois Lanz of St. Cloud, Gary Lanz (Lynn) of St. Cloud, and Demos Ginakes (Barbara) of Daytona Beach. Other family members include his nieces and nephews Nicole May, Christopher Ginakes (Lila), Marissa Jonner (Jocke), Garrett Lanz and Brianna Lanz; and great-nieces and nephews: Alexander, Alia, Madeline, Marisa, Sebastian, and Lukas. Services for Nick will include a visitation on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm followed immediately by a prayer service at Lohman Funeral Home located at 1201 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, Florida 32127.
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Denny O´Hagan
February 2, 2023
I just found out about your passing. And it brought memories of going to school with you, working with you, playing pool, fishing with you in Florida. You were one of my best friends. Love to Lori who I met in Minnesota. And to Taylor who I haven´t met yet. Denny O´Hagan from Minnesota 952-221-0903
Ronnie Porter
February 8, 2020
Really sorry about your loss praying for your family
February 8, 2020
What an incredible guy! I know I speak for my father in heaven when I say Nick was one of the most genuine and sincere men I've ever met. Rest In Peace! Tell Pops hi for me.
DANIEL MILLER
February 8, 2020
We really enjoyed his fellowship and smiles as a great neighbor. Sharing the street with our dogs was a great place for fellowship. We are sorry about his passing, and he will be missed in so many places and hearts.
Tom and Beth Cadden
February 8, 2020
Dear Lori and Taylor, so sorry to hear about Nick. We enjoyed you folks as neighbors and have always thought of Nick fondly. We will never forget when you lost power just prior to the father, daughter dance and we were so happy to be able to provide Taylor with a place to get ready to accompany her papa! Please know, if there is anything we can do, well be there for you. Thoughts and prayers, Tom and Beth Cadden
Robert A. Martin
Robert Martin
February 8, 2020
Robert Ashley Martin, friend of Nick from Minneapolis Central High School 1959.
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