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James Pappas Obituary

Pappas, James N. age 57, beloved husband of Irene (nee Pitsoulakis), devoted father of Kristle and Nicolas, loving son of Kiratso, and the late Nikolaos Papadopoulos, dearest brother of Harilaos (Helen), Julie Capsopoulos, and the late John Papas, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Member of AHEPA. Visitation Monday, 10:30 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10301 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, IL. Trisagion Service 7 p.m. Information call 708-636-1193.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 24, 2008.

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Kristle

March 26, 2008

I love you Dad.
I wish you were still here.
I miss you so much.

GUS BISBIKIS & FAMILY

March 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stacy Washington

February 26, 2008

Dear Irene,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you,Crystal, Nicklas and the whole family. Jimmy meant alot to me and my family, and I enjoyed every day that I worked for you and Jimmy. He will be missed by many. May God comfort you and your entire family at this very sad time. You always have been and always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Julianne Kiro

February 24, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kina Garcia

February 24, 2008

Irene, Kristle and Nicolas....my heart goes out to you during your mourning of your Husband and Father. I admired Jim for the 4 years I had the pleasure of knowing him. A smart, intelligent man who will be missed by all. Feel the breezes as the Angels lift him up high and from now on when you do feel a breeze, know that you are loved and the Angels are watching over you. My prayers are with you.

Christmas cheers!

February 24, 2008

Greg and Noreen Hannapel

February 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pappas family.We will miss jimmy very much. Not only was he are neighbor, he was also a friend. I am also happy he was a Ahepa member too. Love Greg, Noreen, Maura, and Avery.

Ashley Taylor

February 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were a great man and I enjoyed working with you!

Spiros & Vaso Diakatos

February 24, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Therma Syllipitiria

SPIROS & VASO DIAKATOS

February 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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February 24, 2008

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February 24, 2008

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