Michael Papouras

MICHAEL P. PAPOURAS, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017 in the company of his wife and children, aged 81 years, beloved husband for 52 years to Sia (nee Christides), loving father of Constance George (husband Jack) and Christopher (wife Veena), cherished “papou” of Gianna Katerina George and Michael Jose Papouras, devoted son of the late Pantelis and Katerina (nee Ladas), fond brother of Haralambos (deceased) (wife Maria), Eleftheria Goulis (husband Pavlos) (both deceased) and Steven (wife Violet) (both deceased).

Mike was a devoted family man, a loyal and life-long friend to many. He was a smart, witty, jovial conversationalist with a love for and great knowledge of history and politics. He sincerely cared for and championed all of the students and athletes that he touched in his storied career as an educator and coach. Mike is a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame based on his long-time work as head coach of the Richmond Heights Spartans. “MOLON LABE”

Mike served proudly on the Parish Council of Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral and was a man of deep faith who will be greatly missed by all those fortunate enough to have known him.

In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Wounded Warrior Project or Sts. Constantine & Helen Philoptochos Society.

Funeral services Friday, March 24, 2017 at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 11 AM. Burial following in Knollwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Mike at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just East of Green Rd.) THURSDAY 3-8 PM. Trisagion Service Thursday at 7:45 PM.