Troy Pappas was the son of John and Mary (Blackwell) Pappas of Eliot.
He achieved many spectacular accomplishments in his short 18 years. He was a fun loving young man that made friends quickly. He was close with his family and enjoyed numerous outings with them, especially annual Florida trips to see his grandparents and hanging with his cousins at camp.
Troy was very goal-driven and graduated 8th in his class. He was the 2011 recipient of the Clarkson University High School Achievement Award. He was a member of Interact, Rotary International's service club for young people, student government, National Honor Society. Troy was also a member of the school's Math Team and helped Marshwood to a sixth place finish at States this year.
His competitive spirit served him well in his athletic career. While at MHS, Troy played varsity basketball for two years and was selected as the Coach's Award his senior year. Troy played four years of varsity baseball and was named a captain his junior and senior years. He made the SMAA all-defensive team 2011. Troy started at quarterback for three years on the school's football team and was named a captain his senior year. Troy was recognized as the football team's offensive MVP for 2010 and the team's MVP for the 2011 season. Additionally, he was selected to represent Marshwood in the Kora Shriner's Lobster Bowl, Maine's all-star football game. He treasured his experience with this weeklong event and celebrated a victory with his teammates with a touchdown catch of his own.
Outside of school, Troy participated as a volunteer for the Friend's Project and the Special Olympic Team Portsmouth Basketball organization. During the summer he worked at Bob's Clam Hut and part-time for Fernandes and Sons Landscaping. Troy was a freshman at Bates College, majoring in pre-med, biochemistry and planning to attend medical school to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery. He was playing football for the Bobcats and was considering trying out for the baseball team.
Troy had numerous close friends and teammates. He was extremely close to his sister, Rayna and 12 cousins, Carrie (& her husband, Kevin & their son, Connor), Annemarie, Sara, Buster, Seth, Lindsey, Emily, Craig, Paige (& her husband Kyle), Monica, Jackie, and Andrew.
Troy's tragic death became a beacon of hope for other families as his parents upheld his wishes of being a organ donor. Troy's gift will touch the lives of many.
Troy donated 7 organs including his left arm and hand. He was honored with dozens of other donors at The Rose Parade on New Years Day 2015, in Pasadena, California.
