PAPPAS, Chrysanthe Alevizatos. On October 26, 2024 CHRYSANTHE ALEVIZATOS PAPPAS passed away at the age of 100.  Mrs Pappas was born in Baltimore to Chrissie Joannides Alevizatos and Christ Alevizatos, who were immigrants from Greece.  Mrs. Pappas grew up in Waverly.  She attended Eastern High School, graduated from Saint Agnes Junior College, and attended Beaver College.

In 1946, Mrs. Pappas married Alexander Pappas,  They were very happily married for over 58 years.  Mrs. Pappas was a member of the president of the Three Arts Society and served as its president.  She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation and was one of the founders of the Ladies Guild at her church.  She played golf at Hillendale Country Club and Baltimore Country Club.  Mrs. Pappas was an avid and excellent bridge player.  In her later years she lived at Blakehurst in Towson. She was an avid volunteer at Blakehurst and at her childrens schools.  She had a winning personality and was very loved by her many friends and relatives.  She was very sociable and welcoming and was an excellent hostess.

Mrs. Pappas was the beloved wife of Alexander H. Pappas devoted mother of Calla P. and Richard Merkle, Christina P. and William Stone, Philip A. and Karen Pappas and James N. and Nancy Pappas; dear sister of Aristides ("Ted") Alevizatos and the late Evan Chriss and Betty Jean Alevizatos, sister-in-law of Dorothy ("Dee") Alevizatos and the late Ceres Chriss. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A Trisagion Service will be held at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., with visitation from 4 pm to 8 pm.  A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at the Greek Orthodox Cemetery at 5917 Windsor Mill Rd, Baltimore on Thursday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Pappas will lie in state 9:30 AM to 10 AM in the chapel. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions to The International Orthodox Christian Charities, 110 West Road, Ste 360, Towson, MD 21204 or to The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation  24 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, 21201will be appreciated.