Anthony Pappas Obituary

Anthony N. Pappas, M.D. CHARLESTON - Anthony N. Pappas, M.D., 91, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away at his home, with the love of his life, Aphrodite, by his side and surrounded by his entire family, Wednesday, October 2, 2013. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2013, in Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC 29403, at 12:00 p.m. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends, Monday, October 7, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Tony was born October 30, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of Nicholas Pappas (Pappatheodore) and Irene Polychronopoulos Pappas. He graduated from Long Island University in 1943 and received his medical degree in 1946 from State University of New York, Downstate. He completed his internship at Jersey City Medical Center as an Army medical officer. Dr. Pappas served his residency in Internal Medicine at M.U.S.C. and Roper Hospital. He was a teaching fellow in Cardiology for several years until 1954. Dr. Pappas was an instructor and attending physician in the M.U.S.C. Heart Clinic for approximately 25 years. He was also an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at M.U.S.C. He was elected secretary of the Internal Medicine Staff of Roper and St. Francis Hospitals, serving in that capacity for ten years. Dr. Pappas enjoyed a successful private practice until his retirement at age 72. Dr. Pappas was a member of numerous medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, South Carolina Medical Association, the Medical Society of South Carolina and Medical Society for Widows and Orphans of South Carolina. Tony was a former member of the Strict Observance Lodge #73 (currently, Mariner Lodge #2 A.F.M.), Ancient Free Masons of Charleston, and a member of the American Legion. He served on the governing board of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity and was a life-long member of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. Over the years Tony enjoyed reading, summering at their home on Folly Beach, fishing, golf and gardening. He particularly enjoyed cooking his favorite Greek recipes for friends and family. He was well-known for his unique and wry sense of humor. Tony was a generous and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will live on in their hearts forever. Surviving is his adored wife of 65 years, Aphrodite Stevens Pappas, their three daughters, Renie P. Forsberg, (Eric) of Charleston, SC, Diane P. Ferrara, (Bernard) of Mount Pleasant, SC, Margo P. Herbert, (Lester) of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren, Anthony E. Forsberg, (Rachel) of Charleston, SC, Erin L. Forsberg of Charleston, SC, Natalie S. Ferrara of Mount Pleasant, SC and Alexandra R. Herbert of Greenville, SC; two great grandchildren, Gray Forsberg and Riley Forsberg of Charleston, SC; and his sister, Olympia P. Clekis of Charleston, SC and a large extended family. Memorials may be made to Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Hellenic Center Fund, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston