Abraham E. Pappo, 77, of Worcester, died February 19th at home with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Efthalia (Makridis) Pappou; his loving children, Maria Isildakli and her husband, Ernie of Worcester, Gregory Pappo and his wife, Melissa of Worcester, Kostandinia Papamakarios and her husband, Gregory and Maria Mavaridis and her husband, Theodosios both of Athens, Greece; eight grandchildren Fay Simmarano and her husband, Paul, Natalie Isildakli, Niko and Athena Pappo, Nicholai, Maria, Margarita and Katherine and a great-granddaughter, Zoe Simmarano.
He was born in Constantinople, Turkey the son of Emmanuel and Efrosini Pappo and came to Worcester in 1982. Abraham was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral; and was proud to be a Citizen of the United States. He had been employed as a machinist for Pressmet and later worked for Adcare in Worcester before retiring.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to his team from Notre Dame Hospice; Barbara, Tiana, and Jeff-you will always hold a place in our hearts. Abraham "Pappou" "Nene" loved his family and devoted wife and made a positive impact on everyone he came in contact with.
His funeral is Wednesday, February 22nd from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 10:00 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, February 21st fro 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund.