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Constantine "Pappy" Pappadakis
August 12, 1934 - December 17, 2017
Constantine "Pappy" Pappadakis passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 12, 1934.
"Pappy" was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Loving father of four, grandfather of twelve and great-grandfather of three. He is survived by his daughter, Ulrike Green of Birmingham, Alabama and mother of Christopher Green, Hollie Green White , wife of Justin White, Jay Green, Elena Green and Andrew Green. Daughter, Helen Rose Clark of St. Petersburg, Florida and mother of Zachary Clark; daughter, Patrice Kaelin Yamato of Fleming Island, Florida and mother of Alexander and Andrea Rose Kaelin. Son, John Pappadakis, husband of Vicki Pappadakis of Colorado Springs, Colorado and father of Tiffany Rose Pappadakis, (mother of Genesis (Gen) and Abigail Pappadakis), Jessica and Lauren Williams and Keith Burleson (father of Allyssa Burleson).
Beloved husband of, Rosa Pappadakis; father, John Pappadakis; and mother Helen Pappadakis who preceded him in death. Pappy was passionately devoted to his family and his grandchildren. An entrepreneur, philanthropist, avid golfer, sports enthusiast, lover of all things Frank Sinatra and jazz.
Meeting his future wife while he was stationed in Germany, they married July 7, 1955 and spent the next twenty-seven years moving to several air bases throughout the world to include, eight years in both Germany and Florida and moving to Colorado in the mid 70's where they settled. Pappy had a stellar career as an Air Force Officer being awarded with the Meritorious Service Medal in 1978. Retiring from the Air Force in 1980 as a Lt. Colonel, he opened Pappy's Golf Shop in 1984.
He enjoyed the last thirty-three years as a Professional Golf Instructor, club maker and owner of Pappy's Golf Shop. He was awarded Master Club Maker of North America.
Pappy and his wife faithfully raised their family and traveled the world.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Remembrance Gathering, 12:00PM-2:00PM, Thursday, December 21, 2017, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.
Interment, 9:30AM, Friday, December 22, 2017, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235.
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Darrell Greene
December 27, 2017
What a wonderful and respective man that supported the success of golf in the Springs.I had the honor of sitting down and chatting with him last June and he shared many memories with me. Pappy supported my golf fundraiser without question and wanted it to be a success which it was with his support...will miss him.
December 21, 2017
Pappy was a friendly, caring man who I met at his golf shop. He was always fun to talk with about golf and football. He'll be missed. Pat L
Paul Reeves
December 21, 2017
Pappy was always one of the great competitors I ever met in golf and I spent many great hours playing with him and John. You are in my thoughts John.
Mike Reilly
December 21, 2017
Pappy, Colonel my first Commander at 772 Radar Squadron at Gibbsboro New Jersey in the early 70s -- you will be forever missed and never forgotten! Thank you for making a such a huge difference in my career and life! God Bless and God's Speed! Chief Mike Reilly, USAF, Retired
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December 21, 2017
John and Family. There are no words that Donna and I can express that can take this great sorrow from your heart and soul. John, who know how special your Dad was to us both - he was more than a friend, almost a second father to me. We must hang on to the attitude of his of always looking forward and maintaining a course. We love you and we are there for you. JJ and Donna
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