James George Pappas, 96, of Holiday, Florida, passed away on April 16th, 2026. He is reunited with his wife, the love of his life, the late Helen (Lykouretzos) Pappas. James is survived by his children Valerie Pappas, Maria (John) Redmond and George James Pappas; grandchildren Wayne David (Kelsey) Richardson, Jamie Marie Redmond, Colin C. (Melissa) Beamish, John (Nicole) Redmond, Kevin (Lea) Beamish, Justine Redmond and Ryan (Emily) Beamish; as well as great-grandchildren Harper Rae Richardson, Banks David Richardson, Carter Cohen Beamish, Leon Dimitri Beamish, Juliette Francoise Beamish, Josephone Eleni Beamish, Jean-Lou Jerome Beamish, Rosemary Eleni Redmond, John “Jack” Saul Redmond, Cora Margot Redmond, Andrew Anthony Beamish, Olivia Olympia Beamish and Jason James Beamish. James was also a beloved brother-in-law and uncle to many loving nieces and nephews.
James was a proud veteran, avid gardener, bird watcher, and John Wayne enthusiast, with the strongest grip in town, and a #1 Cubs fan.
A special thanks to Danay and the wonderful care staff that looked over our dad for so many years.
The Army honor guard will be conducting military honors at the committal service located at Florida National Cemetery.
Please join the family at our home from 4:00 – 7:00 pm for Makaria (fellowship) in a celebration of James.
Thomas B Dobies Funeral Home - Tarpon Springs Chapel
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Florida National Cemetery
Timothy Bentevis
April 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Dear Maria, Valerie and George. Your father, my uncle Jimmy, will always be remembered as a kind, loving and respectful man. He was a die hard Cubs fan and enjoyed life to it’s fullest. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.My mom, Fay Bentevis and my late father, Anthony Bentevis, loved him with all their hearts 💕
Rose Gallo-Rojas
April 19, 2026, 5:12 pm
I only knew him as Pappou and loved him like a dad. He was always gracious and welcoming to me and my family; a gentle, sweet man that set an example for all of us in a life well lived. We will miss him! ♥️ Praying for him and all those he left behind.
Sheryl (Mortensen)Vogel
April 19, 2026, 7:03 pm
Our Deepest Sympathy to family and friends of Mr Pappas. My father was a fellow service member who was in Korea with him.They were lifelong friends and went on the Honor Flight together. A very nice man. I remember going in to the city to visit when I was young. My parents would get together occasionally. They were great men. We were lucky to have such great fathers.Our thoughts and prayers with you all.
Sheryl (Mortensen) Vogel and family