Nick M. Mappas – Monessen

Nick M. Mappas, 78, of Monessen, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Mononga-hela Valley Hospital. He was born on Dec. 18, 1941, in North Charle- roi, the son of the late Michael and Ethel Paneris Mappas. Nick was a 1960 graduate of Donora High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Salem University in West Virginia. He was a retired research chemist, having worked for Dacar, Bayer Chemical Company and PPG Industries, where Nick helped to formulate and invent the Nerf ball and expandable insulating foam. He was an active member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, the Monessen Elks Lodge 773 and a former member of the Ravens AA. Nick was an avid fan of numerous Mon Valley sports teams, especially the Monessen Greyhound teams. He also was a supporter of the Monessen Public Library and a member of Friends of the Monessen Public Library. Nick was a special guy, a person whom everyone could count on. He was a kind, giving, patient and caring gentleman who was a friend to all. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathleen Swade Mappas; a brother, John Mappas; and a sister, Catherine Mappas, both of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews; and by his extended Swade family who considered Nick a brother. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Nick and Katina Paneris. Friends will be received at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. A Trisagion service will be held in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 2, in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen, with funeral services following at noon with Father Meletios Gianniodis officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Name Cemetery, Monessen. Everyone attending the viewing and funeral services is required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. The number of people allowed in the funeral home will be limited. Memorial contributions can be made to Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave., Monessen, PA 15062. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.