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Harry Pappas Obituary

Harry J Pappas died in Beacon Hill Health Center, Lombard, after a long illness. He was 83. Harry was a veteran of World War II serving his country in the European Theatre with the 94th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. A graduate of The University of Illinois Harry was a Bacteriologist. He was a pioneer in gas sterilization research and development. His career spanned 45 years in the Healthcare Industry with Griffith, Miles and Zenith Laboratories. He was also an adult leader in the West Suburban BSA Council and a member of the American Society of Chemists. Harry is survived by two daughters, Vivian (Steve) Unger and Carol (Adam) Siegel; three sons, John (Nancy), Nick (Cathy) and Mark (Lindy) Pappas; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 2501 S Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 12:30PM. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, February 1, 2008 at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd, Oakbrook Terrace (Between Rt 83 and Summit Ave) from 3:00-9:00PM. Friends are asked to meet at Holy Apostles on on Saturday by 12:15 PM. Information: 630-941-5860
Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Jan. 25, 2008.

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dennis constantine

February 21, 2008

To Vivian and family,
I am sorry for your loss. As best you can, try to be happy for your dad . . . . he has gone home.

Jerome Matuch

January 31, 2008

On behalf of the Legionnaires of The Robert E. Coulter,Jr. Post 1941
THE AMERICAN LEGION I offer my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one Harry J. Pappas a
loyal Legionnaire and a veteran of the United States Army who fought in World War II. whom Harry is part of the "Greatest Generation" in our time.
A prayer for Harry J. Pappas
Father we entrust our brother Harry J. Pappas to your mercy.
You loved him greatly in this life; now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever.
The old order has passed away; welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus, your son. and the holy spirit for ever and ever. AMEN.

Sincerely
Jerome S. Matuch
(Service Officer/ Chaplain)
American Legion Post 1941

John Potocki

January 31, 2008

To the entire Pappas family,

The Midwest Chapter sends all of you our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers. Harry was an integral part of the 94th Infantry Division’s Midwest Chapter. He was one of the earliest members that joined. Walter Golambiewski remembered Harry as being very enthusiastic about the chapter and also having a strong desire to be the Chapter’s Chaplain (which he was as well as Treasurer). All of the living members will continue to remember him as a person that was willing to help others and do whatever he could for the Chapter. I will treasure the last few meetings that I had with him, visiting him and taking about the Chapter, his life and his trips to Greece. Harry will always be remembered.

Sincerely,

Walter Golambiewski, John Potocki and the entire Midwest Chapter of the 94th Infantry Division Association

Sophia Theodoropoulos

January 30, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I worked with your father at Zenith
Parenterals. He was a wonderful role model and gave me excellent advice for
my career, future, and life. He was a warm and wonderful man and bass. I am
so very sorry for your loss.

Janice, Steve & Girls Mathis

January 30, 2008

Dear Carol and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be blessed with many happy memories of your dad.

Mary Pec

January 29, 2008

Such a wonderful man, so kind and
pleasant. My condolences to the family of Harry Pappas. With kind wishes of sympathy.
Mary Pec (relative of 94th Infantry Division Soldier Paul Frank)

Kim (Weston) Harman

January 29, 2008

To Carol and the Pappas family-
I have such great memories of growing up and spending time with your dad and family at your house in Carriage Way and after. The sleep-overs at the house, the shows we put on, vacations together, and the many activities Carol and I did together... Your dad was a special part of those memories! He will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!

Kimberly Hays

January 29, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all and are thinking of you. May your memories be happy ones.

With Love and Sympathy
The Hays girls

Randy & Sheila,Taylor & Gage Cornell

January 28, 2008

To you and your family. We were sorry to here of your loss and I know for sure he is in a better place now and I hope you find some comfort in that. He sounded like a really great and interesting man.

The Brett Family

January 28, 2008

May his memory be eternal and the Lord comfort your hearts in this time of loss.

Shelley, Northwest YMCA Snyder

January 28, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Gloria Harvey

January 28, 2008

Dear Carol and Family,

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting your father....I imagine he was a wonderful man since he helped raise you; a wonderful daughter and an amazing friend! You my friend are a testament of the nice words you've spoken about your dad...so his legacy will live on through you and your precious kids! I've had you all in my prayers and will continue to as you lay your father to rest.

Praying God's Comfort and Presence be with you and all your family!

Love, Gloria and Family

Jan & Phil Mireles

January 28, 2008

To Carol & the Pappas Family, My deepest most heartfelt condolences go out to you. May the memories you have with your Father bring you comfort at this very difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Vivian Unger

January 27, 2008

O Lord, from Whom all good things do come; Grant to us Thy humble servants, that by Thy holy inspiration we may think those things that are good, and by Thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Vivian Unger

January 27, 2008

To Our Family

The Perfect Life

Blessed are the poor in spirit:
For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn:
For they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek:
For they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:
For they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful:
For they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart:
For they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers:
For they shall be called the Children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness'sake:
For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.

Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecuted you; that ye may be the children of Father Which is in Heaven:
Grant us Thy help, O Lord.

Love,
Vivian

Hal & Jennifer Diggs

January 27, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. Your father was a very successful man. We are reaping the benefits with you as our
neighbors here in Texas. big hugs.

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