In loving memory of

Patricia Zapapas
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

Patricia ?Pat? Ryan Zapapas, age 83, a life-long resident of Indianapolis, passed away January 13, 2011. Born August 5, 1927, she was the daughter of William and Stella (Dipple) Ryan, who preceded her in death. Her three sisters, Rosemary Ryan Wilmeth, Rita Ryan Feeser and Suzanne Ryan Wood also preceded her in death.
Pat was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, St. Vincent?s Hospital Guild and the BenefÇ Guild. She attended Purdue University in the College of Consumer and Family Sciences. Cooking for others and entertaining for large crowds were simple tasks for her. She would always make time for a child or grandchild in need. She and her husband Dick loved to attend Purdue basketball and football games. They also enjoyed traveling a great deal. Pat was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who spent her life caring for her family.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, whom she married in 1947, James Richard Zapapas; her six children, Marianne McGriff (Carver), Patricia Parry (Richard), Gail Rodecker (William), James Richard Zapapas, Jr. (Janice), Carol Zapapas and Julie Zapapas; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel.
You may visit the website www.leppertmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book, share a memory with the family, or in lieu of flowers, make a donation to either the Alzheimer?s Association, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240, or to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7200 Sarto Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Tributes

Tom & Nancy Coyne wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Dick and family.Nancy and I send our prayers and love to you all. Pat was a great Lady and a wonderful friend. We have been out of touch for quite some time since we live in Florida but I can say the group down her consider the Zapapas a part of all our families. We will miss her as I know all of you will as well.Tom and Nancy"

Ray & Susie Hawkins wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with in the loss of Pat.We have fond memories of Purdue football games and holidays in Florida.Thinking of you.Ray and Susie"

Eileen Paley wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dick, My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.Pat was such a special woman and I feel honored to have known the both of you. My prayers are with you.Best, Eileen"

Susan Lang wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"To the Zapapas FamilyI was so sorry to read about Pat . I only met Pat and Dick briefly when we had a photo session. She was a special lady that everyone will remember. Her grace and kindness I will always remember.Fondly,Susan Lang "

Jim and Mary Jane Limp wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Hi Dick and Family,We are so sorry to learn about Pat's passing. You both have had a long and happy life together and we know she will be missed by the family and her many friends. Dick, you have our sympathy and it is a difficult time for you and your family. You have our prayers.Jim And Mary Jane Limp"

Laura Young wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Julie and Zapapas Family:Please know Julie that my thoughts and my heart are with you and your family during this time of such grief and loss. I recently lost my Mom and if/when you need a friend to call Julie, please do so: 212-581-9466. Your Mom was always very nice to me when I would visit. Love, Laura (from Brebeuf)"

Mark and Amy Springer wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zapapas family."

Joanne Raetz Stuttgen wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I read Pat's obituary in the Indianapolis Star with sadness and wanted to acknowledge your loss. I met her twice: once at home when I came to interview Richard about the Martinsville Candy Kitchen, and a few years ago at the Candy Kitchen during the Chrismas candy cane madness. Richard pulled what was probably his last candy cane, and it was caught by many cameras. Best wishes to all of you, peace and comfort."

Ben Gillikin wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Dick,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have many fond memories of both Pat and you during your days at Elizabeth Arden. She was quiet the lady!Best,Ben"

Jessie and Jon Freeman wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Zapapas Family,I was so saddened to hear about your loss, Mrs. Zapapas was an exceptional woman. Our deepest sympathies and prayers to your family at this difficult time.Sending our love,Jessie and Jon Freeman"

Dennis and Denise Dickson wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"We did not have the opportunity to know Pat, but through Lilly and St. Pius, we know several members of the Zapapas family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "

Polly Tate Benninghoff wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Dick and family, I just learned today of Pat's passing. I was so saddened. I have the most wonderful memories of babysitting for all the Zapaps kids in Martinsville and admired and loved Pat. She was a true example of a good person, Mother and someone I wanted to emulate. She was my High School Sunshine Society "Ideal Lady!!" That truly sums up my feelings for Pat. I am so sorry for you Dick and kids. My daddy had Altzheimer's and you loose your loved one long before they leave this earth. God Bless you all and I will have a mass said for Pat."