Elaine Helen Pappas, 60, of Bristol, born on Sept. 1, 1961, departed her earthly home on July 28 wrapped in the arms of her loving Lord, Jesus Christ. She attended Bristol schools and graduated from Bristol Central High School in 1979 prior to attending the University of Connecticut. She was a life-long member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Bristol. 

She is survived by her parents, Rita and Angelo Pappas, and by her brother and sister-in-law Jamie Pappas and Lisa Wininger; nieces: Lydia and Alex; as well as her aunt and uncle, Anna and Nick Tsiongas. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Maria and Demetrios Melios, and by her paternal grandparents, Elaine and Peter Papadopoulos.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 31 Brightwood Rd., Bristol. Burial will follow in West Cemetery, Bristol. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Wednesday between 10 and 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 31 Brightwood Rd., Bristol, CT 06010.

Please visit Elaine’s memorial website at: www.FunkFuneralHome.com.