Obituary of Constantine "Pappy" Pappadakis

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 Events Service Thursday, December 21, 2017 12:00PM - 2:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Friday, December 22, 2017 9:30AM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117 Final Resting Place Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235