Theodore Pappas 1938-2021

Born December 5, 1938, in Pogoniani, Epirus, Greece, he was the eldest child of Paul Pappas and Leeka George Pappas. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 10 and settled in Youngstown.

He was a graduate of South High School and attended Youngstown State University, receiving his bachelor’s degree in business. He spent his career in the restaurant industry and was the owner of The Hub restaurant in downtown Youngstown.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Irene Tsami Pappas; children, Cathy Pappas Bravo (Daniel) of Cleveland and George Pappas (Carrie Mowery) of Cleveland; brother, Phillip (Ilse) Pappas of Houston, Texas; sister, Tina (George) Maranos of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Alex and Julia Bravo; and several nieces and nephews.

A lifelong member of St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, he was a dedicated volunteer for church events. In his retirement, he was committed to staying active and regularly attended the Boardman YMCA. Above all else, his greatest joy was spending quality time with his family, especially his two grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. For everyone’s safety, the family requests mandatory wearing of masks, as well as social-distancing.

Contributions in Theodore’s memory may be sent to St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, OH 44512; or CurePSP at psp.org/iwanttohelp/ways-to-give.

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