Joseph Louis Pappas

Joseph Louis Pappas

December 04, 1991~September 01, 2021

Our beloved son, Joseph Louis Pappas, born in Tarpon Springs, Florida on December 4, 1991, entered heaven on September 1, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Nancy Pupello Pappas and Louis Lucas Pappas, his brother Lucas Louis Pappas (Carrie), his nephew Louis Lucas Pappas, his loyal dog Aki and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Joseph attended HB Plant High School in Tampa where he was a starting defensive lineman on a state championship football team. Joseph was an avid outdoorsman with a big heart who loved to snowboard, fish, hunt and ride horses. Joseph embraced his Greek heritage with vigor and loved traveling to Greece.  For several years Joseph enjoyed working alongside his parents in the Pappas restaurant chain. Joseph had amazing culinary talents that he further refined and honed while attending the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City. Most recently, Joseph worked with his brother, at Luke’s company, Southern Road and Bridge LLC.  He was a member of Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs.

Joseph was admired as a son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend and touched more hearts than he ever knew with his kind and caring nature.  His journey on earth ended far too soon, but his spiritual and faithful beliefs will give him everlasting life in heaven. Joseph is predeceased by his grandparents, Lucas and Evee Pappas and Joseph and Margaret (Peggy) Pupello.

The funeral will be held at Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs on Monday, September 6, 2021, at 11:00 am, followed by the interment at Cycadia Cemetery. Pallbearers include his brother, Luke Pappas, Jones King, Drosos (Fish) Strobel, Pantelis (Pete) Kontodiakos, Bobby Smalios, Will Dowell, Jj Savidakis, Josh Varon and Michael Kontodiakos. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Service

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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Memories of Joseph Louis Pappas

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Condolence

Viola Kalouris

September 4, 2021, 1:10 pm

Sending sincere condolences to all family members. Memory eternal.

Jimmy Nicholas

September 4, 2021, 3:14 pm

We loved Joe and our family is devastated at his passing. Your pain cannot be taken away with words but please know we share in your grief. Please accept our condolences for your loss of your son, brother, and friend.

Michael and Shirley Skourellos

September 4, 2021, 4:18 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Memory Eternal.

Janet Jones

September 4, 2021, 6:18 pm

We are so sadden by by Joseph’s passing. You are all in out thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Argyropoulos Costidakis

September 4, 2021, 7:01 pm

Joe was a one in a million young man who left an indelible mark on every person who was blessed to cross his path ….he has left this world far too soon and I cannot imagine the depths of your loss and sadness, Louie and Nancy and all the family. My prayers and most sincere condolences….Eternal be his sweet memory – until you meet again

Ruth Espinoza

September 4, 2021, 9:43 pm

May your heart be filled with warm thoughts and thousands moments of your dearly departed.

Kathie watts Cleveland

September 5, 2021, 2:44 am

I am so sorry for your pain my dear friend Louie. My heart goes out to you and Nancy and the family. Sending prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏 to you all.

Ruby Hurley Harasymtzuk

September 5, 2021, 2:59 am

I am so deeply sorry Louie & Nancy. My prayers and most sincere condolences. I pray God will give you a peace beyond all understanding at this time. May you rest in knowing you will see him again one day. 🙏🙏

Cindy Dervech

September 5, 2021, 12:04 pm

Nancy and Louis , family.
Our hearts ache for you and our prayers to all of you .There are no words to take the pain away. We just want you to know we are thinking of you and do may your Son Rest In Peace
Sincere thoughts,
Cindy, Steve , Jeff and Mike
Dervech

Veve Rendall

September 5, 2021, 2:32 pm

I’m so sorry to hear about his passing. What a great loss. Prayers to all the family that God will continue to comfort you all,

Perry Kapsulis

September 5, 2021, 3:35 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family memory eternal 🙏

Alex and Vickie Koutsouradis (Skourellos)

September 5, 2021, 3:39 pm

Our condolence to the family!! May his memory be eternal ..Our prayers are with you all …

Vickie Pastrikos

September 5, 2021, 3:41 pm

Our condolence to the family may his memory be eternal our prayers are with you all…

Vickie Pastrikos and Alex Koutsouradis

September 5, 2021, 3:42 pm

Our condolence to the family may his memory be eternal our prayers are with you all..

Lisa Malamatos Benitez

September 5, 2021, 3:45 pm

Dear Louie and Nancy, May your sweet son rest in paradise. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. The whole community has been hit hard by this. 👃

Nick Kollas

September 5, 2021, 3:50 pm

My Condolences thoughts and prayers to the Pappas Family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Kaitlyn Cohenour

September 5, 2021, 3:57 pm

Joseph was such an amazing person. My heart goes out to all the Pappas family.

Perkins Family and Kitsos Family

September 5, 2021, 4:13 pm

We are so heartbroken 💔 So sorry for your loss memory eternal. We’re gonna miss you driving by the docks and stopping in the middle of Dodecanese Blvd just so you say hi to all of us. Love and prayers to Luke, Nancy, Carrie, baby Louie and the rest of the Pappas family. May god give you all strength. We love you.

Nicholas Tabus

September 5, 2021, 4:16 pm

Joseph touched the lives of his family, friends, and of all those with whom he met. Although our dear friend is now preserved to time, his larger than life personality and magnanimous nature will live on forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to Theo Louie, Thea Nancy, Luke, and to all his family. In times like these I am comforted by Psalm 23: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me”. God bless.

Leah Cretekos Cooper

September 5, 2021, 4:43 pm

Memory eternal to all of you🙏

Julie Russell

September 5, 2021, 4:46 pm

Nancy and Louie family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers for peace.

Amanda (Muns) Buie

September 5, 2021, 4:58 pm

May God provide peace and comfort for the Pappas family during this tragic time. May Joseph’s memory be eternal 🙏🏼❤️ sending love…

James Barnard

September 5, 2021, 5:05 pm

Praying for the Papas Family.

May the Lord grace each of you with the peace (eiréné) Paul references in Philippians 4:7.

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39

In Christ alone,
James

Eric and Marie-Pierre Cederman

September 5, 2021, 5:37 pm

Our condolences to the family, we cannot express our sadness for your loss. We will you in our hearts and prayers.

Christine Saris

September 5, 2021, 6:34 pm

We are so very sad and sorry that this has happened. There are no words. Michael, Anthony and I send our love and light to you. May Joseph rest in peace and his memory be forever eternal 🙏.
We love you. God bless🙏

Maria Munson

September 5, 2021, 7:08 pm

My heart breaks for you,Louie, Nancy and Lucas, sending hugs and prayers for your family to somehow get through this horrible pain…

Keith & Kristen Miller

September 5, 2021, 8:11 pm

Deepest condolences and your family.

Nancy Bryan

September 5, 2021, 8:12 pm

These are times when you need the Peace that passes all understanding…comes from the Lord…Love to the whole family ❤

Julia Sadoyan

September 5, 2021, 9:20 pm

Joseph will be so extremely missed. My condolences to the family. My heart truly aches. There is nothing I can say that will make anything better, but I will continue to keep you in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss. May Joseph Rest In Peace.

Love,
Julia Sadoyan

Vicki Giannukos

September 5, 2021, 9:50 pm

I’m so sad to learn of the tragic loss to the entire Pappas family and especially Nancy and Louie.

May God comfort you in this time of unbearable grief. When I sudden lost my younger brother, I found comfort in this —- May it comfort you as well:

SAFELY HOME

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! But Jesus’s love illuminated
Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to met me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you deeply still:
Try to look beyond earth’s shadow,
Pray to trust our Father’s Will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand:
Do it now while life remaineth—
You shall rest in Jesus’ land.

When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!!

Amen

Robert and Jill Thompson

September 5, 2021, 10:00 pm

Our deepest condolences and prayers for all of the family and his friends. Robert and Jill Thompson

Jammy Johnson

September 5, 2021, 10:07 pm

Our Condolences and deepest sympathy to the family. Joseph personality and character spoke volumes. He was a true light from God who stood in prayer with me when I needed comfort. He will be greatly missed. May you and your family find comfort with peace and covered with Love. Continued prayer for you and your family in Jesus Name.

Patricia San Marco

September 5, 2021, 10:32 pm

My Joseph, my friend, my family. I am heartbroken beyond words. Your passing will affect me forever. May you forver be in peace my dear boy.

Manolis Saroukos

September 5, 2021, 10:33 pm

May his soul RIP. The Saroukos Family send our condolences to the family of Joseph Pappas. May his memory be Eternal.
Manolis Saroukos

Tina Pipinos

September 6, 2021, 12:02 am

To my Friends,
Nancy, Louie, Luke, Carrie, and Baby Louie. My heart is breaking for your loss, I only wish the pain and sadness you feel right now turns into Peace and Hope In the The Families Future. My Friends, Joseph is at Peace now with God and His Loving Grandparents.
My Love and 🙏 🙏 Prayers to all the Family. Tina

Christo Mangos

September 6, 2021, 1:23 am

I bet “Peggy ” gave you the biggest hung and smile, God bless you,rest in peace, we got your back down here, Love you,Uncle Chris.

Mr. & Mrs. Hal Williams & Family

September 6, 2021, 2:34 am

Our prayers are with the Pappas family. May you all know the loving Grace of God.

Victoria Kapaniris Haldoupis

September 6, 2021, 5:53 am

I am deeply saddened by the loss that your family has encountered. My deepest sympathies go out to you all. May God give you the peace that you seek. May He surround you all with love and give you strength.
May Joseph’s memory be forever eternal.

Ashley Buckley

September 6, 2021, 12:53 pm

Prayers and thoughts with the family and all of his friends! He was a joy and a light that will be greatly missed!

Bertie & Beverly Higgins’s

September 6, 2021, 1:05 pm

Louie and Nancy.
From Bertie and beverly and the entire Higgins family.
Our hearts go out to you.
May God cover you in this difficult time.
You know we love you both and if there’s anything we can do just let us know.

Manuel Alvarez

September 6, 2021, 1:29 pm

Nancy and Louie so very sorry for your loss . My prayers are with you .

Floyd Sawyer and Family

September 6, 2021, 2:10 pm

Condolences to your family on the loss of your son. Sending prayers and strength for you all at this time.

Jon Michael Lelekis

September 6, 2021, 2:31 pm

Joseph will live on in your hearts. May his memory be eternal.

Diane Bryant

September 6, 2021, 3:36 pm

I was so saddened to hear of your loss of sweet Joseph. Louie and Nancy, I will never forget the love & kindness you showed me.As Christians we know we will see our loved ones again in Paradise.What joy that will be. My love & prayers to you.

Stephanie Roberto

September 6, 2021, 4:06 pm

I am so saddened by your loss of your son sending prayers to you and your family and Joe I know he will be at peace

Joanne Rendina

September 6, 2021, 4:51 pm

I am so sorry for your loss words cannot express what a wonderful human that I thought him to be I only worked with him for a short while and I thought he was an amazing human my heart breaks for you hey God rest his soul

Linda Sturdivant

September 6, 2021, 5:04 pm

Louie, Nancy, and all the family: Mere words cannot express my heartfelt sympathies in this crushing loss. My hope is that God brings you comfort and peace. I love you all!. Linda Sturdivant

Midge Clarke

September 6, 2021, 6:10 pm

Nancy and Louie, I grieve your loss deeply, may the Lord grant you peace and strength
at this time. Love Midge.

Randy & Kathy Costenbader

September 6, 2021, 7:30 pm

Condolences to Louie, Nancy and family. May GOD give you comfort and may the love and support of others help you through this heartbreak. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Vesta Maria Musha

September 6, 2021, 7:42 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…life eternal….Maria Musha and her Mother (Fannie)

TJ Venieris

September 6, 2021, 8:46 pm

Joesph was such an amazing human being. He has touched so many lives, including mine. My condolences go out to everyone in his family during this time. Joesph, you will never be forgotten. May your memory be eternal. Thank you for being a friend.

Gail Gutiérrez Fabrega

September 6, 2021, 9:32 pm

Oh Nancy, we are just heart broken. Just heard the news and am out of the country or I would’ve been there with you today. I have no words that haven’t already been expressed. I love you both❤️

Themi Rinios

September 7, 2021, 3:23 am

So saddened with the passing of Joe he was a beautiful soul my prayers to you all may his memory be forever eternal

Mathew Alahouzos & Vicki A. Cone

September 7, 2021, 4:16 am

Louie and Nancy, We are saddened at the loss of your son. You have our heartfelt sympathy and condolences during this devastating time. We pray for peace for both of you and your family. God bless….

Terri Coriaty Naumann

September 7, 2021, 7:27 am

Louie and Nancy, may God hold you and your family close to his heart . We are so sorry for your loss.. Helen Mangos Coriaty.. and Family 🙏❤️

Barbara Bailey

September 7, 2021, 8:33 am

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Doreen and Greg Columbo

September 7, 2021, 1:30 pm

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy!

Cathy Stevens Munro

September 7, 2021, 6:28 pm

To Louie and Nancy, I am shocked beyond words as I learned about
your precious son Joseph’s passing. May all the memories you shared
together be forever in your hearts. Just like my brother Jim, He was taken
way to soon. Please remember that God will never leave you and forsake You .
He is with you every step of the way. May your family be blessed and comforted
abundantly. Louie, he looks exactly like you !

Felicia Vaporis

September 7, 2021, 7:24 pm

My heart absolutely breaks at this news. Prayers for the family. I’m so very sorry for your loss 🙏🏻 ❤️ Joe truly brought a smile to everyone’s face he came in contact with. He will be forever missed.

Kiki Moses Knox

September 7, 2021, 7:45 pm

Louie and Nancy,
May God wrap HIS arms around you and your family. May you all feel His presence, strength and comfort.
My Deepest Sympathy.

Claire c Cartone

September 7, 2021, 9:53 pm

Louie and Nancy I am so very sorry for your loss, I have no words to express my thoughts. Please find comfort in each other. I think of Lucas losing his brother and the sadness he is feeling, I’m so sorry. Jason and I wish you peace of mind and Love. The Cartone Family.

Dale Kingan

September 7, 2021, 10:53 pm

Very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful young man.

Valerie Wofford

September 8, 2021, 12:17 pm

Louis and Nancy I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I loved working with Joe when he would come to the Bay to Bay restaurant. He was so knowledgeable and absolutely a joy to be around. I am praying for you all to find some comfort and sending you lots of love. Rest in peace Joe you will truly be missed by many and never forgotten 🙏 ❤

Gregge and Gail Dasher

September 8, 2021, 12:43 pm

We are so saddened to hear about the loss of your precious son. May the Lord bless you and your family with healing love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow.

Jon Schier (former Dade Paper Representative)

September 8, 2021, 12:53 pm

My heart goes out to Louis and Nancy as well as the entire Pappas Family. May God give you peace as you grieve the loss of your son.

Marilyn Hourdas Hourdas

September 8, 2021, 2:14 pm

Praying for you as you go through the unimaginable.

Tildon collins

September 9, 2021, 1:52 am

Joe Joe Uncle till hurts so bad I always love you until we meet in heaven again may God bless you it was hard to say goodbye I remember when I first met you you would like my brother I love your parents Louis Nancy Luke y’all just like fam love y’all til

SAFIYA COLLINS

September 9, 2021, 1:59 am

Louie & Nancy & Family, My Dad Tildon & Family are praying for you in your time of sorrow. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your son Joe. May his memory be eternal.

Georgia Crawford Jefferson

September 9, 2021, 3:50 am

September 8,2021

Louie:::My prayers and condolences goes out to you your wife and the rest of the family in the passing of your dear son and we pray a prayer for strength that God will give you all during this time…God bless and ease the pain you all are feeling at this time. Love and prayers

Maria Raptis. Huntington Beach Ca

September 11, 2021, 4:34 am

Our hearts break in learning of Joseph’s passing. In time I pray that you and your family will give the pain and unanswered questions to Jesus Christ and let His and your son’s light shine and live in your hearts. You are loved. Memory Eternal.

John M Raptis

September 11, 2021, 12:04 pm

So sad. May he Rest In Peace.
Condolences to the Pappas family, especially to Louie and Nancy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
May God bless you all and may his memory be eternal!
With Love,
John and Stephanie Raptis

Michael Valenti Grandoff

October 28, 2021, 6:52 pm

Love you all. I miss Jofa every day. What a great friend, cousin and brother. He will be remembered at the Jesuit Alumni Memorial Mass on 10/31/2021. Feel free to attend. Contact me to RSVP.
813-557-7605

Love,
Michael

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