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REV. FR. PAPPAS Obituary
Upon graduating from high school, he entered Holy Cross Theological Seminary in Brookline, MA graduating in May 1953 with a Master's of Divinity.
Evangeline Stergiotis of Detroit and he were married on 14 May 1953 at the Holy Cross Theological Seminary Chapel with Bishop Ezekiel officiating and Fr. Kokkinakis (who later was ordained Bishop) assisting.
He was ordained Deacon on 30 August 1953 by Bishop Ezekiel at his home parish of the Assumption in Detroit. His first assignment was St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria, Long Island, New York where he served as second priest under Fr. Demetrios Frangos until November 1955 when he was assigned to the newly founded Archangel Michael Church in Campbell, Ohio where he served 42 consecutive years until retiring. The late Archbishop Michael ordained him a priest on 6 December (the date of his Baptism) 1953 at the St. Demetrios Church.
While living in Astoria, his first son, Thomas George, was born. Upon moving to Campbell, his children Maria, Father Paul (Apostolos) and Katharine were born. He now also has 7 grandchildren: Peter, George, Stellanie, Leah, James, Nicholas and Felipe.
During his pastorship at Archangel Michael, he received the offikia (Ecclesiastical Titles) of Ieromnymon, Confessor, Sakellarios, Economos, Protopresbyter of the 6th Diocese, Protopresbyter of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh, Protopresbyter of the Archdiocese of North and South America, Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Megas (Great) Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and receiving the Cross of the Patriarchate from Patriarch Bartholomew.
During his 42 years at Archangel Michael, the parish grew from 135 families to over 600 with over 1,500 stewards contributing to the church. He baptized over 1,200 infants; confirmed 50; married over 800 couples. His tenure at Archangel Michael was the most gratifying and spiritually fulfilling. His Archangel Michael Church will always be in his heart.
Upon retiring, Presbytera Evangeline (Angie) and he lived in Fort Myers, Florida 13 years now where they have become part of the Annunciation parish which they love very dearly having met so many wonderful people that have befriended them and they have also come to love dearly.
When not attending and serving at the Annunciation Church, he served as substitute and temporary priest at various churches in the Atlanta Metropolis having served at 17 churches thus far in his retirement.
A memorial service will be chanted at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Friends will be received from 2:00 PM until the time of the service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555.
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Memories and Condolences
for REV. FR. PAPPAS
January 11, 2011
Dear Presvytera and family,
May thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Father George was an icon within our community. His memory will always be with us.
We all need to take comfort in knowing that Father George is among angels and with our Lord rejoicing!
May he rest in Peace.
~Angie (Lampadarios) Renninger, Montgomery, Texas
Irene(Galantis) Poulos
January 10, 2011
From the first day you opened the doors of Archangel Michael, you were not only our spiritual leader but also a good friend. As a choir member for many years it was a honor having you in our lives. May your memory be eternal. You and your family will never be forgotten
Lou and Irene (Galantis) Poulos (West Palm Beach, FL)
Cyndee Davolio-Kinkela
January 10, 2011
Tom I am so sorry for your & your families loss. He was a great man. I will always remember him.
Presv Katerina Patitsas and Family
January 10, 2011
Father Paul Patitsas and I and all of our families truly feel your loss in our own hearts. He was a great light in my life. May we have his continued prayers before the holy throne of God.
Lisa, Michael, Elena and Lily-Christina Aaronson
January 9, 2011
Dear Presbytera: We were so very sad to hear of Father George's passing. We are members of Holy Trinity in Port Charlotte and were so honored when he was able to baptize our youngest daughter, Lily-Christina, two years ago. You and your family are in our loving prayers.
Phillip Kapsulis
January 8, 2011
To a very respectable man, who served in our community for a very long time. Our leader and friend Father George. May you rest in peace.
Jo-Ann Triantafillou
January 8, 2011
To Our Loving Father George,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of our Beloved Father George.We will always keep the memories we had of you and your family close to our hearts. We are very greatful to not only have had you as our priest, but also as a mentor who guided our children in their christian faith and traditions.You were indeed a very special person who was an inspiration to all. You will live on in our community and in our hearts forever. We will greatly miss you.
Annette Giasson
January 7, 2011
Dear Vi, Thomas, Maria, Fr. Paul and Katina, I was so saddened to hear of Father George's passing. What a wonderful man he was! I remember very fondly the many get-togethers in Ohio; it was like having a second family. He is now in Heaven with Helen (probably telling her a joke or two). With much love and respect,
January 7, 2011
Dear Presvytera and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Fr. George. May the Lord comfort you during this time.
Please know that the Clergy Families of Greater Philadelphia have you all in our thoughts and Prayers.
May His Memory Be Eternal!
In Christ,
Fr. Peter and Presvytera Katherine and Sophia Thornberg
Debbie O'Mellan
January 6, 2011
I considered it a great honor knowing Fr. George and he will be missed.
To his family - you are in my thoughts and prayers
Rest In Peace My Dear Father George
Eudoxia Kapsulis
January 6, 2011
My Dearest Father George,
Words can not express the deep pain in my heart since I heard of your passing. You were not only my priest but a close family friend who touched my heart immensly. I will never forget your arrival with your young Presbytera to our new Archangel Michael that we worked so hard to bring to life. God brought you to us to fullfill our dream and that was indeed what you did. Now it is time for you to rest and watch from above your great accomplishments.
Themelis (Tommy) is ready to receive you with open arms, after all, he was your right hand man for many years. There was a special place in his heart for you, as in mine. You will never ever be forgotten. Until we meet again!
With Love,
Eudoxia (Tsouli) Kapsulis
Olympia Ruppe
January 6, 2011
We have been part of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for the last 6 years in Fort Myers FL. We will truly miss you Fr. George. We were devestated when we heard the news of your passing. You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts. It was such an honor to be able to get to know you and we were truly blessed. Love, The Ruppe Family -John, Olympia, Alexa and Zachary
JAMES A. LAZOR
January 5, 2011
Rest in peace Fr. Pappas,I now know that my Kathy is in God's hands with you. Memory eternal. My thoughts and prayers are with the Pappas family, especially you Maria. I know that you were the twinkle in Frs.' eye........
Naomi Ergos Leventis
January 5, 2011
Dear Presbytera, Tom, Fr. Paul, Maria, and Katherine,
You have my deepest, heartfelt sympathy. Fr. George was one of my favorite priests. May God grant you peace and comfort at this time and help you all through this.
Fr. George, along with everyone else who grew up in Archangel Michael, it wasn't our church..it was our HOME! I cannot tell you of the comfort I felt there every Sunday. Even though I left Campbell a long time ago, I always think back on my days there. Going to Greek School, being in Jr. Choir, Choir, GOYA, the picnics, and all the other activities we had, you made fun.
Of course there was always the "LOOK" when someone misbehaved in church....and we all knew we'd be in trouble if we didn't straighten out! I LOVED listening to you give the sermon. I LOVED listening to you chant the liturgy. YOU made me LOVE church. All the values you instilled in us as kids, we instilled in our children. What a great thing you have passed on to us!
You will be sadly missed, and always fondly thought of. RIP..May your Memory be Eternal.
Georgia Barker Rohack
January 5, 2011
So very deeply saddened by the loss of Father Pappas. He was such a dynamic and motivating presence in the lives of so many of us. He married my parents, Donald and Mary, 50 years ago in Archangel Michael and baptized all of their children. We all grew up under the protection of his sturdy wings. I was blessed to know him and respect him as as I grew older count him amongst my friends. May your memory be eternal.
January 5, 2011
Dear Presvytera and Family: we are very saddened to learn of the passing of Father Pappas. He was a special man and I know in my heart, he is with the Lord. Fondly, Anna and Louis Evans
Fran Magas
January 5, 2011
Presbytera...Father will be greatly missed. I am so sorry I did not have the opportunity to know him as well as my Dino and Jennifer. We are so grateful to you both for your help in bringing our little angel's into our life. Father will always be in our hearts. May his soul rest in peace.
Jim & Marina Constant
January 5, 2011
Father George, seeking the right words,from your many lessons of love and faith of Jesus Christ and the Orthodox way, 'believe' was, is and will always be my gift from you that I hope to pass on to the world. Father Paul, Tommy, Maria, Katharine from my heart, you had a great Dad. Presbytera thank you for being a great partner. I know it's sad for us but what a great leader! There is love and joy in our hearts because of the good fight of Father George.
John Antonas & Family
January 4, 2011
On earth there was a special place for you in each and everyone of our hearts, in heaven there will be a place for you in each and everyone of our prayers you will always live on in everyone of us for you have impacted every one of our lives and we could not be who we are today without you! Rest in peace Father Pappas!!!
Chris Triveri
January 4, 2011
Dear Presvytera and Family,
Words can't express the sorrow that the entire Archangel Michael Community is feeling at this time. Your beloved husband and father, was a very special man to all of us. I will never forget everything that he taught me as a child growing up at Archangel Michael. He instilled faith, tradition and love for our church with a passion like no other. To this day because of him, we have passed these values down to our children.
He was my strength, when I needed him the most. He was truly a "Father" to all of his children at Archangel Michael and his memory will be with us forever. With love.
January 4, 2011
Father Pappas- I thank you for all you have taught me and my family about being a Greek Orthodox Christian. We will always remember you and no matter what church I attend, I always reflect back to what I was taught at Archangel Michael by you, a truly blessed priest. May your memory be eternal -EMC
Fr. James and Christina Dokos
January 4, 2011
O Good and Faithful Servant +Father George. You will always be a PRIEST OF PRIESTS. We forever will treasure our days together in Ohio. God give you Eternal rest.
He loved to talk and we loved to listen!
Jennifer Magas
January 4, 2011
Presbytera...Father Pappas and you helped Dino & I with the greatest gift imaginable...our two little Miracles. You both have been like family to us and our hearts will always be thankful to you both.
Our hearts are so heavy for the loss of Father...There will never be another person so giving and loving as he was.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.
May his memory be eternal.
9-4-10 Mikayla's Baptism
Jennifer Magas
January 4, 2011
Helen Daley
January 4, 2011
May His Memory Be Eternal
John and Helen (nee Bartz) Daley
George Cambouris
January 4, 2011
With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of Your servant where there is no pain, nor sorrow, nor suffering, but life everlasting.
You Fr Pappas, as much as our parents and grandparents, instilled in us the love of God and our Church. I thank you for the opportunity to serve our Lord for 10 years in your Altar.
May your strength help us to better serve God and our Church in your beloved Parrish.
January 4, 2011
I will greatly miss you.
Love
Androniky Pappas
January 4, 2011
I will greatly miss you.
Love,
your cousin Androniky
January 4, 2011
Theo George. I will forever miss your smile, that mischievous twinkle in your eye and your laugh. I won't be able to grill hamburgers and hot dogs without thinking of you! I am a richer person for having you as my Uncle. Thank you for teaching me about being true to myself. May your memory be eternal. I will miss you truly. I will listen for the laughter from heaven as you find the rest of our family. Thea Vi and all my cousins - listen for the rustle of an angels wings. I love you! Christina M.
Nicholas Lampadarios
January 4, 2011
Fr. Pappas was not only a Great Priest and Friend to many, he was the Backbone of the Greek community in Campbell. He taught all of us many lessons in life that we will never forget. Everyone has their own special time or moment that they remember about Fr. Pappas, and I am certain that they will remember it and him forever. RIP Fr. Pappas.
Angelique Marantis Avdellas
January 4, 2011
My heart is broken. I never thought this day would come. Fr. George is Archangel Michael Church and so much more. He is the reason every Greek child raised in Campbell loves our beautiful faith. He is the reason all of us grew up strong and loved. He didn't mess around he told us all exactly what he thought and if we were right or wrong. He didn't play favorites we were all his kids. He was proud of us, he believed in us, he loved us. We were all baptized by him and some of us were lucky enough to be married by him. He prayed for us and wished nothing but wonderful things for all of us. He guided us and listened to us. When we were young he was our priest but as we got older he became our friend our mentor. A person who truly changed our lives. I loved him as if he was my family, I will always love him and always be proud that he was my friend.
May his memory be eternal.
I will miss you dear friend.
Nicole Keares
January 4, 2011
Dear Presvytera, Maria, Thoma, Fr. Paul, and Katina,
Our deepest sympathies on the death of your beloved husband and father, and to me, Fr. Pappas. He and my Dad were good friends and brother clergy. I remember your family dinners in which we were included so many times and the jokes they would share - one after another - and twinkles in their eyes, laughing! Our families' friendship goes back as long as I can remember.
He was a special person and loved by so many. We pray that God give rest to his soul and comfort to all of you! May his memory be eternal!
With much love,
Fr. Costas & Nicole(Bartz) Keares
Michael Diamantes
January 4, 2011
Mr.Michael P Diamantes and family
Charlie & Noula Pizanias, Pantelis & Fotini
January 4, 2011
‘Say not in grief ‘he is no more ‘but live in thankfulness that he was’.
-Hebrew proverb
Friends are like angels set upon this earth to guide us through thick and thin. Father George was one of these angels who stood beside us throughout the years never asking for anything in return. He will be sadly missed, but his gestures of caring, goodwill, and kindness will be part of our spirit now as we go forward in our lives. He has instilled in us the values of religion and family. He, along with our parents have molded us into the people that we are today. He scolded us, he teased us, and he loved us, like any true friend. There will always be a special place in our hearts for Father Pappas. May his memory be eternal.
Renee Constant-Gahagan
January 4, 2011
Dear Presbytra Angie and Family,
All of us here are saddened by your loss.
Fr. George wasn't just a "good priest" he was a true community leader and served as an example to all of us.
It's difficult to tell you how deeply I feel about Father George's untimely death.
What started when I was a little girl ie;the first Junior Choir, Greek school,a boyfriend or two, a ton of counseling to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up quickly became a warm friendship that took me into adulthood. It was a privilege to have known Fr. George so well, and I will never forget his thoughtfulness, kindness and the pride in his eyes when I served on the National Philoptochos Board under our beloved Archbishop Spyridon. My life is richer for his having lived.
The cosolation for me is that he will be seeing my beloved mother and sharing a chuckle or two with Fr. Art ... I know too, that "Panormiti" in all his splendor will receive him with "Job well done, Good and Faithful Servant" ... How glorious is that?
With great personal sorrow, I ask to share your loss and to extend my heartfelt sympathy.
May Fr. George's soul rest in peace and his memory be eternal.
With all my love.
Gary Bednarik
January 4, 2011
May you rest in Peace and God Bless your family.
John T. Psaras, SFO
January 4, 2011
To the family of Fr. George: My deepest sympathy to you during this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. As for Fr. himself, I can remember a eulogy he gave some almost 30 years ago, during which, he began: "I had a friend...." I too, good Fr., had a friend . . . May your repose and memory be eternal and ever-blessed. ~ John T. Psaras, SFO
Anna Maria DiRienzo
January 4, 2011
May his memory be eternal! I remember being afraid of him as a youngster but growing to respect him greatly. His powerful voice is one that I'll never forget. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family!
fotini petrou
January 4, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Irene Petrelis
January 4, 2011
You are taking part of our hearts with you. You loved each and every one of us, and you show that in the foundation you laid for us at Archangel Michael. We are who we are, because of what you taught us along with our parents. You truely were a teacher, and I hope you realized what an impact you had on all of us. You will be missed and never forgotten. Memory Eternal. Ted, Irene and Alexa Petrelis
petroula prikas
January 4, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Evelyn Klimis
January 4, 2011
I can go on and on about our dear Father George. You have touched all of our hearts in so many ways and that's why this is such a difficult time for us all.You will always be in my heart and the great memories you left us will comfort us.I can hear your deep voice say "Well hello there Tsouli" Farewell my beloved Father George.
Patty Stratis
January 4, 2011
What a great man, what a great priest, what great memories you have left our family! My prayers go out to all his family. We have truly left someone special. We'll miss you Father George! Love the Stratis Family-Dimitri, Patty, Tony, Stacie, & Maria
January 4, 2011
Father George cared most for the children of Archangel Michael. He was tuff with all of us but he had our best intrest at heart.Aside from our parents he is one of the reasons all of us grew up to become family orientated and stayed so close to our ORTHODOX CHURCH. Father you will be missed by the thousands who's lives you touched. R.I.P -- Efthimios (Tim) Nikolas Meris (Tarpon Springs,Fl.)
Anna Klimis
January 4, 2011
Rest in Peace Father Pappas!You were such an influence on our lives and you left us with so much that will never be forgotten! Archangel Michael Parish is what it is because of your love and guidance! Thank you for everything and May your memory be eternal!
Joanna Sarianopolos
January 4, 2011
So many heartfelt memories. You will never be forgotten.
Charlie Koulianos
January 3, 2011
May his memory be eternal! We will miss you very much.He was a good friend and a good religous leader.Love the Koulianos Famliy
Charlie,Anna,Charlie,Georgie Koulianos
January 3, 2011
His memory will forever be etched in our hearts. May he rest in peace, We love you and we certainly will miss you father Pappas - Beth (Antonas) Beeson (Campbell, OH)
Christine Hasapes
January 3, 2011
You were our sheperd and we were your flock. You led us to be who we are today! I will always remember you Father Pappas and be grateful for all you have taught us about being Christians! May your memory be eternal! We love you and miss you very much!
January 3, 2011
Theo George, I have come to appreciate you more as I've gotten older. I have realized that you had a way of seeing the big picture, helping others see the humor as well as deal with the pain. I will forever hear your laugh, and see your smile and the leprechaun-like twinkle in your eye. It was wonderful knowing you. Love to you, John M.
January 3, 2011
Dear Presvytera & the entire family of Fr. George.
We are so saddened by the news of Fr. George's falling alseep. Our hearts are with you.
Fr. George was a special person...an outstanding priest...and a father to all of us. He loved us unconditionally.
We thank you & appreciate your sacrifice in sharing him with us.
I Kings 9:3 describes so well Fr. George's connection to the Archangel Michael Church Community:
"I have consecrated this house which you have built and put my name there forever; my eyes and my heart will be there for all time."
May Fr. George's memory be eternal in God, as well as in the hearts & minds of all the children he helped raise throughout these many years.
With love & prayers,
Fr. Daniel & Kaliope Rohan & family .
Aspacia Lindstrom
January 3, 2011
May his memory be eternal! We all love and miss you Fr. Pappas - Aspacia Angeliadis Lindstrom
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