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James Pappas Obituary
Pappas, James Army Veteran WWII, age 89, beloved husband of the late Evangeline (nee Apostolos), loving father of Connie Pappas, Phyllis (Steve) Weigand, Tina (Franco) Tricoci, and Alice (Stan) Wolowiec, loving son of the late Phillip and Alice Pappaphilippopoulos, dear brother of Steve (Pat) Pappas, Rose Kritik, and the late Bessie Del Russo, loving great-grandfather and Papou of Steven, Lanisa, Lauren, Nico, Alayna, John, and Kim. Visitation Monday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Transfiguration Chapel at Elmwood Cemetery, 2905 Thatcher, River Grove, IL. Services 10:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Rd., Elgin, 60123. Arrangements made by Salerno's Rosedale Chapels. For information 630-889-1700 
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Memories and Condolences
for James Pappas
6 Entries
October 3, 2009
Connie, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Pam & Paul Tatro
Jean Aubin
September 29, 2009
Dear Tina and Connie, You took such good care of your Dad and surrounded him with love. How lucky for him to be in your home in his final days and to have his girls,Frank and his beloved grandchildren with him. He surely felt your love. Love you, Jean
Suzette Sandoval
September 27, 2009
Dear Tina and sisters, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. its very hard to be without your parents. I hope your memories will ease your heart! I will remember the hard and funny times we gave your parents.with sad hearts Jesse and Suzette Sandoval
Louise (Grande)Seifert
September 27, 2009
Dear Tina and Pappas Family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. It brings back such fond memories of Quincy St. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love Louise(BabyLou)
Rhea Polyzos McGovern
September 27, 2009
ZOI SE SAS. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL.
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