Obituary of CallieAnn Pappastavrou

October 11, 2015 CallieAnn Pappastavrou, 72, of Syracuse, NY died Sunday October 11, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born July 1, 1943 in Syracuse, the daughter of Constantine and Constance Pappastavrou. She attended Tompkins Elementary School, Porter Elementary/Junior High School and graduated from Syracuse Central Technical High School in 1961. Starting as a math major at SUNY Albany she went on to receive her BS in Education from Syracuse University in 1966 and later her MS in Education-Mathematics from SU. CallieAnn taught third grade at her alma mater, Porter School, for 37 years, retiring in 2003. She loved teaching and her students, devoting much of her time and her own supplies to make learning fun. She was active in many teaching workshops and organizations, especially related to math and science. She was a member of St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, was active in the church choir and the Adelphia organization. Her 1961 CTHS class stayed in touch and had mini class reunions every year. Her circle of retired teachers met often for lunch and dinner. Most of all, CallieAnn loved all things Disney, is a member of the Disney Vacation Club and has vacationed at Walt Disney World at least once or twice a year since it opened in 1971 and treated friends and family to join her at her favorite place in the whole world. CallieAnn is survived by her brother George Pappastavrou and her two sisters Tina Facciolo and Christine Foley. She is also survived by her beloved nieces Cynthia, Teresa, and Maria; great nieces Adrieanna, Marika and Aeffia, great nephews Alexander and Michael; many godchildren and family friends Lex, Doug, Jim and Chris. She is also survived by so many faithful friends - friends she taught with, friends from church, and from high school who were all like family to her. Calling hours will be Monday October 19th at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, 325 Waring Rd, Syracuse, NY 13224 from 10 to 11 am, followed by the funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be private for the family. At the family’s request in lieu of flowers please make contributions to St. Sophia’s Church or a charity of your choice.