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Leo Pappas Obituary

Pappas, Leo J. Of LaGrange Park. Cherished husband of Cleo (nee Passialis) for 40 years; cherished father of Katherine (James) Fisher and Madeline (Garrett) Stone; doting Papou of Nora, Anna, Leo and Madison; loving godfather to Tom Sakelaris, William Linardos, Joanie Kyros, Haviland Rummel, Alex Magdalinos and Demetri Economedes. Visitation Friday May 27, 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 7560 Archer Road, Justice. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to above church or the National Kidney Foundation. Funeral info: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com. May his memory be eternal.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 25, 2016.

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John A. Damianos

July 17, 2022

Leo will always be remembered by those fortunate to have known him.
John A. Damianos 17 July 2022

David Baumgartner

July 16, 2022

My condolences to the Pappas family. Leo was a HVAC customer of mine and through the years he considered me family. He was a kind and gentle man. I remember once he gave me a bottle of wine after a late night emergency call. He had a lovely family and I will miss him.

Cleo Pappas

May 23, 2018

Cleo Pappas

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Cleo Pappas

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Cleo Pappas

May 29, 2016

John A. Damianos

May 28, 2016

I just learned about Leo's death and would like to extend my sympathy to his wife and children. Leo was two years behind me at Socrates School. Always affable and always a gentleman. I do not recall his father, but he had a wonderful mother.
John A. Damianos

Rex & Karen Abercrombie

May 27, 2016

To the Pappas family

Leo will be truly missed. He was a sweet loving man that always made the conversation about you. He opened his arms and heart to our family when his daughter married our nephew and made us all one.
He will always be in our hearts. May he rest in peace.

Leo

Spiro Bolos

May 26, 2016

John Farris

May 26, 2016

To all the Pappas Family
I worked with Leo at the MWRD and he was a consummate gentleman. He was a dedicated worker and was a wonderful man to work with or for.
I am also a friend of Jane Both who knew Leo and the Pappas family from your dentist's office. She had many nice things to saw about Leo.
I will always remember Leo as a good man.
Sincerely,
John Farris

May 25, 2016

My prayers and sympathy
Sister Marion O'Connor

Kim Pendell

May 25, 2016

Leo was such a lovely, generous man. I'm very sorry to hear of your family's loss.

Jill Anderson

May 25, 2016

Cleo,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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Memorial Events
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May

27

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

7560 Archer Road, Justice, IL

May

27

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

7560 Archer Road, Justice, IL

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4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside Westchester, IL 60162

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