George F. Pappas    

     George F. Pappas, 82 of Lorain passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a long illness.
 

     Mr. Pappas was born in Lorain on September 27, 1928, the son of the late Michael and Mary Pappas. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain.

     He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was retired mail carrier working out of the Lorain Post Office for 30 years.

     Mr. Pappas enjoyed woodworking and watching ball games

     He is survived by his wife of 52 years Evelyn Pappas, daughters Patricia A (Darrell) Hopps of Senecaville, Pamela J (Tim) Green of Lorain, sons Mark A (Jennifer) Pappas of Lorain, Jeffrey L (Alison) Pappas of Westlake, grandchildren, Jennifer Green, Darrell Hopps, Jamie Hopps, Nora Pappas, Maya Pappas and great grandchildren: Dezerae Garcia, Cody Green, and Isiah (Lamar).

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Margaret Smarsh, and a brother Michael Pappas.

     Friends may call on Sunday, January 9, 2011 from 2-5 pm in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     Funeral Services will be on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Matt Darrin, officiating.

     Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.

     Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Lorain Public Library, 351 Sixth Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Condolences

From: Alan and Linda Irwin and family
Relation: friend

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the passing of George. We have wonderful memories of him. He was our mailman on South Jefferson for many years. We moved here in 1972 and raised our son, Mark (he always told us he also had a Mark) and daughter Jennifer here and they also have great memories of his kindness and caring. We always enjoyed seeing and talking with him.
I'm sure you will miss him as we did when he was off our route  but hopefully, your wonderful memories will help you. Alan & Linda Irwin and family

From: Cindy Wagner

Dear Mrs. Pappas,

My name is Cindy Wagner.  My grandfather was George Criswell from Wheeling, WV.  His brother and my great uncle, Emerson (Pete) Criswell, were both very good friends with your husband.  My Uncle Pete passed in 1972 and my grandfather, George in 1998.

My grandfather was also a postal carrier for 30 plus years.   I can remember my grandfather and my uncle speaking very highly of your husband.

I just wanted to send you my condolences.  I'm sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Cindy Wagner

From:  Debbie Masterson Grasse
Relation: Friend

Mrs. Pappas,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in loss of your husband.  George was the mail carrier for my parents, Jack & Mary Masterson, on the corner of Garfield & Nebraska for many years.  Your husband was one of the kindest people.  He always had a smile for people or a funny little joke to tell.  He had a hard job and he did it very well.  He also treated the people on his route with respect.  He was a wonderful person & my thoughts & prayers will be with you.  May God Bless & Keep You.