Support for Pappas Family After Fatal House Fire

Hello, our names are Josh and Coree Loyet. We have known George for 15 years. He has always been an amazing friend and would give the shirt off his back even if that was all he had left.

Yesterday, October 28th early in the morning, their home caught on fire.

By the grace of God, 4 of the family members were able to get out of the house, including an infant. But sadly, 3 men lost their life. A father and husband, George Pappas; a son and brother, Pioquinto Pappas; and a boyfriend and newly father, Christopher Ellis.

The family has just the clothes they had on their backs. While small donations were provided to get them through a few days, we’re hoping the community of friends, family and neighbors can help in any way possible. No donation is too small.

These funds will be donated to the family to help them replace all of their belongings and find a new home as quickly as possible before the holidays. Also to help pay for funeral cost for the 3 men.

If you are local to the Belleville, IL area, or know the family personally and would like to donate physical items such as gift cards, towels, kitchen items, children's toys, bedding, clothing or other items, you can get in contact with us and we will set something up.