Molly was an inspiration to all. Her love of life and positive attitude was infectious. Her light and beauty shined brightly in her smile and laughter. She will be greatly missed. Sending love and sympathies to her family. 
Love, Trish and Al


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My dear friend Molly lived a life of happy, sad and mostly so much laughter with me.  Together for many years we shared friendship tinged with heartaches and joy overcoming life’s handouts with each other.  When Molly and Thia Helen moved to Florida I followed a few years later.
 
We laughed at her experiences and her stories of Aunt Helen’s “kidnapping”!!  There are so many stories they could fill a book.
She left this world and I am sure the angels flew her to her Mom and Tommy directly.
 
The dear family she leaves behind, her son and daughter’s in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren will mourn her but know how much she loved them.  She will be missed and “Molly and Me” will be close to my heart until we meet again.
Rest in Peace and Laughter,
Ann

Dear Molly,
 
I am certain that you are in heaven and that you are with your loved ones and some of the many many friends that you walked this earth with.  Words are sometimes inadequate when it comes to expressing gratitude.  I will try my best to share that because of you and your match making skills, you brought to me the only thing I ever really wanted, to share my life with someone and to be a Mom.  How can I ever say enough to express what gifts you brought to me?  I simply cant, but I take comfort in knowing that where you now are there isn’t a need to use words.  It is all LOVE and ENERGY.  The best, purest form of expression.  The one that is genuine and real.
 
I take tremendous comfort in picturing you with your Mom, Tommy and of course my Niko, the man that you brought into my life some twenty five years ago.  In my minds eye I see you all laughing, happy, dancing, smiling.  Life takes some when they are young and some when they are old, but in the end we all go HOME.  This is what I believe with all my heart.  That this earthly life is just one stop along an eternity of destinations.
 
Thank you for being part of my life, for your many long and colorful stories and tales.  You will always be my angel and I am sure together with Niko you will continue to look out for Anna and myself.  Your memory will always be eternal for me.
 
Love always,
Kathy Simos
 
 

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our Mom, Grandmother’ Great Grandmother and friend…we were lucky to have her  in our lives and as a role model…she loved and lived life  to the fullest always  wanting more…she was kind and always wanted  to make sure the family had what they needed….she was the best Mother In Law  a girl can ask for!  As Molly grew older her wisdom and love for life increased…she will be missed by all who knew her…now it’s time to celebrate  her life and she can now Rest In Peace with her Mom and Son! Love  you Mom!💕

My deepest condolences to Molly's family and friends. She was an incredible person, full of life and vigor. Molly was a feminist and path blazer long before it was fashionable and she served as a strong role model for myself and the other young women in her life. She will be so missed. 
Molly and my Mother, Ann Zarcadoolas, shared a friendship that spanned the decades. This photo was taken early in their friendship.

They moved to Pompano Beach. FL together and remained BFFs til the end.  Here they are, giggling about nothing, which they were always doing.  They shared a special bond, something so rare and irrepressible that their joy and laughter was contagious.  Molly was the best storytellers.  Thanks for all the laughs and good times. I will miss her so much, but I know that Thea Eleni is awaiting her with open arms.  May her memory be eternal. 

My deepest condolences to Molly's family and friends.  She was an incredible person, full of life and vigor.  Molly was a feminist and path blazer long before it was fashionable and she served as a strong role model for myself and the other young women in her life.  She will be so missed.  
Molly and my Mother, Ann Zarcadoolas, shared a friendship that spanned the decades. This photo was taken early in their friendship.

Enjoying cake together at Nicholas’ birthday.

Mother and son chat at Nicholas’ first birthday.

Paul visiting Thea Molly in Florida while he was on a business trip.
There’s always time for family.

Jimmy and Stevie and Thea Molly enjoying some family fun!

Thea Molly enjoying a beautiful Fourth of July at Stevie and Pauline’s.
Great family memories!

I am so sorry for your loss of such a special person in all of our lives. She was a mother to all of us and showed us the best of times at Makamah Beach every summer. Thea Molly found the trampoline parks, the mall, our first McDonald meals.  I will always have the fondest memories as she treated me like a daughter, taking me to all the Cub Scout outings with Stevie.  We will all miss you beyond words. My love to all of you and it was a privilege to have her in our lives.

OBITUARY

Molly Pappas

February 15, 1933 – June 10, 2023

Kraeer Funeral Home & Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

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