Joseph Pappas
Joseph Pappas passed away May 1 at his Saratoga home, surrounded by his family.
He was born August 30, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, and came to California to attend high school. He went on to graduate from San Jose State University. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.
A Saratoga resident since 1964, he enjoyed playing golf and running. He ran in five marathons, including two in Athens, Greece, and two at Big Sur. He was an insurance broker and a member of West San Jose Rotary Club, Sigma Chi fraternity, Elks Lodge #522 and the Saratoga Country Club.
Mr. Pappas was diagnosed with terminal cancer in December and told he had two months to live, said his wife Gerri Pappas. "He was known for smiling. He said that every day is a good day."
In addition to his wife, Mr. Pappas leaves two sons, George Pappas and Craig Pappas of this area; daughter Susan Gleason of Florida and four grandchildren. "He was a loving father and a playful grandfather," said Mrs. Pappas.
Funeral services were held at the Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, and burial was at Madronia Cemetery.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church, to West San Jose Rotary Club and to Kaiser, Santa Clara Hospice.
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This article appeared in the Saratoga News, May 14, 1997.
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