Life remembered: Jay Pappas

“At his restaurants his trademarks were quality food and a personal touch. He always went around and spoke to everyone. He had such a big regular following.”

Jay Pappas passed away while indulging in one of his passions - watching a sports event. via The Mankato Free Press

[Azmi Salaymeh]

In 1970, I came to the U.S to go to Mankato State College. Jay hired me to work at Michael's as a janitor/bus boy. He also hired some of my friends then. Jay and his wife then Susan, his sister Susan and brother Chuck treated us with dignity and respect. They helped us through our college education. I will always remember him for all the kind things he did for me and the way he treated us. May God bless his soul.

[Carlos]

Azmi Salaymeh wrote:

In 1970, I came to the U.S to go to Mankato State College. Jay hired me to work at Michael's as a janitor/bus boy. He also hired some of my friends then. Jay and his wife then Susan, his sister Susan and brother Chuck treated us with dignity and respect. They helped us through our college education. I will always remember him for all the kind things he did for me and the way he treated us. May God bless his soul.

Deborah is dead, "Carlos". Hope you remember her