George was born September 9, 1927 in
Reading, PA, to Evangelos and Androniki (Azadelli) Pappadopoulos.
George served in the US Army,
graduated from Kutztown Teachers College, was a teacher and devoted Drivers
Education instructor for many years at Reading High School until his
retirement.
His later endeavors included ownerships of the Surf Haven Motel in Wildwood, NJ, and the New Jerusalem Inn of Reading.
His later endeavors included ownerships of the Surf Haven Motel in Wildwood, NJ, and the New Jerusalem Inn of Reading.
He was a longtime member and past president of William Penn Chapter No. 61, Order of AHEPA in Reading. He was initiated into the AHEPA in 1979.
George is survived by his cherished
wife of 55 years, Kalliope Deligiannis Pappas; son, Evan and wife, Michelle of
Reading; daughter, Elaine and husband, Phillip Triantis of Charlotte, NC; and
grandchildren: George, Alexa, Jessica, Alex, Jonathan, Kelly and Joshua. George
was predeceased by his beautiful daughter, Nikki Pappas Pownall and brothers,
Peter and Paul Pappas.
George had a smile for all, a harsh
word for none and will be dearly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
Rest peacefully, George.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted
with Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, Reading. A Funeral Service will be held
Friday, February 21, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek
Orthodox Church, 1001 East Wyomissing Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19611. Friends will
be received in the church on Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Burial service to
follow in Charles Evans Cemetery in Reading.
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