Webster
Charles A. (Charlie) Pappas, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 16, 2015.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 67 years, Helen V. (Bregou) Pappas; a daughter, Sandi Kunkel and her husband Gerry of Webster, a son, Chuck Pappas and his wife Ginny of Dudley; 6 grandchildren, Scott Kunkel and his wife Kathleen, Lee Kunkel and his wife Ashley, Andrew Pappas, Joanna Pappas, Alex Pappas, and Gillian Martin and her husband Jake; 3 great grandchildren, Kaiden and Hanna Kunkel and Teegan Donadini; sisters, Olga Pappas and Mary Baxter and her husband Tom and several nieces and nephews. Charlie was born in Webster, the son of the late Alex and Christina (Shamo) Pappas and has lived here all of his life. He was also predeceased by 2 brothers, Peter A. Pappas and Vasil Pappas.
Charlie graduated from Bartlett High School and Clark University in Worcester. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Charlie grew up working in his father's business, Pappas and Son Market, which later became Park 'n Shop Supermarkets. He then branched out into Dudley, Auburn, Blackstone, and Southbridge. Charlie and Helen traveled extensively around the world and enjoyed their home away from home in Marco Island, for many years. In his younger days, Charlie enjoyed snow skiing and was extremely fond of staying at "Nene's" Colonial Inn at Nantasket Beach. The selfless man that he was, Charlie was a generous advocate for various charitable organizations, particularly the Special Olympics. What was most important to him was his family that he cherished and of whom he was deeply proud. Charlie was a dedicated member and great supporter of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, a member of the Webster Lodge of Masons and ALEPPO Shriners. Charlie will be missed by his family and also by those lives he touched throughout his life.
The family would like to thank his caregiver, Soula, and the VNA of Webster for their service and compassion these last few months.
Calling Hours for Charlie will be Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 4PM to 7 PM at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 35 Lake Parkway with a Trisagion Service at 6PM.
Charlie’s Funeral Service will be Monday , July 20, 2015 at 10AM at the Church, Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 713, Webster, MA. 01570.
The ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., is honored to be assisting and directing Charlie’s family with arrangements.
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