James Pappas Obituary

To the Pappas family
I grew up with Jimmy, went to clay school together. We were in almost every grade together. We were on the Giants together in little league. He was a great friend and great sense of humor. Very sorry for your lose.RIP JIMMY

As the days pass, routines continue, the soothing voice of friendship & commoninality is silent. Yet, hope rises on each new cell phone ring with the thought that my old friend Jim may be calling from a very long distance. This keeps smiles anew and all is just "peachy".

I never met Jimmy but my husband, Xavier, spoke with him nearly every day, and sometimes several times a day. Just last week I told him I miss those phone calls. Testament to a wonderful human being. His joy for life cannot be suppressed, still. I cannot imagine a better legacy. Nor can I imagine your sorrow. He lives in the hearts of those he never met, I'm imagining he's no less present in yours.

Linda it has been a long time. I am very sorry to hear about James. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our condolences and thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time.

Dear Linda and Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you! .... Love Dee (Advocate Occ Health)

Dear Linda and Family

We are so sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a loved one is such a traumatic experience. Let those around you comfort you and help you through this time of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Linda, Erik and Steven and to Tom, George, Bill and Diane,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and ours. Jim was a very good friend and he will be forever missed but never forgotten. I've known Jim since 1st grade and he has always been a fun loving, funny and kind person. I always looked forward to seeing him at the annual Christmas party and watching him haul in all the prizes. He was certainly a winner with everything especially with family and life. May he rest in peace. Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will cherish all of our fond memories.

With heartfelt condolences, Jimmy and I were very good friends as kids growing up in Hegewisch. Even after my family the Syler's moved to Cal City, and then Crete, I was able to keep in touch with Jimmy through his Uncle Jimmy, my father Jim Syler's best friend. Since both have since passed, I hold their memory very dear to me, as well as Jimmy's. I have many great memories of us runnin''round the fields-n-swamps 'across the tracks' from Avalon Trails by his house, and of having fun at school together at Henry Clay. For those that grieve as I do, I pray for a Peace that surpasses all understanding for his family and other friends. Thank you for your friendship Jimmy, I am grateful to have have known you as my friend. Jimmy Syler

To the Pappas Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I went to Grammer and High School with him. He will be dearly missed.

Linda and Family....my deepest sympathies to you. So very sorry to hear of your loss...God Bless...
(I worked with your sister Diane)

Dear Linda,
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your sons. You have my deepest sympathy.
Annette (Gigliotti) Wieg

Very sorry for your family's loss. Our prayers are with you.

My husband and Jimmy spoke daily, and I always hoped I'd be able to grab the phone before Xavier. Such a happy spirit, his joy tumbled through the phone lines. I simply can't believe it could be extinguished so quickly. Keeping all that joy and love alive would be his greatest legacy.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

All,

My brother passed away suddenly and quietly on Friday evening 2/10/12 of an apparent heart attack. He will be deeply missed by all of us. Contact me with any questions you may have about arrangements etc.

William Pappas
419-699-1413

Linda and family, My heart truly goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.