WORCESTER-Kaliope (Pappas) Ziogas, 72, of Worcester, died Monday, July 30th in St. Vincent Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, George Ziogas; her daughter Bessie, wife of Dionissios Drakodaidis; a sister, Athanasoula Kolezi all of Worcester; and her granddaughter, Aliki Drakodaidis.
She was born in Kosovitsa, Albania the daughter of Spiros and Anastasia (Tsamis) Pappas and came to Worcester in 1965. Mrs. Ziogas had worked as a nurse in Greece and as a seamstress for Newton Sportswear before retiring. She was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
The funeral is Friday, August 3rd, from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 11:00 AM in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday, August 2nd from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609.