Abby Connolly
While John and Kristine were driving home, they were hit head-on by a driver who veered into the opposing lane. John and Cookie were killed on impact. The driver is suspected to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time. Kristine was thankfully able to make it out of the vehicle alive.
“It is a miracle my mom survived,” says Steph in her video. “It truly was. Even the police and everyone said that they don’t know how she walked out of that car.”
The accident was so terrible that right afterward, John was unrecognizable to Kristine. Steph recalls that she wasn’t allowed to see her father because of how horrible the crash was. Kristine told Steph over the phone that he “didn’t look like John anymore.”
The family is completely heartbroken and seeking support not only for funeral costs but for lawyer fees and funds to help keep Kristine on her feet as her life changes.
On a GoFundMe page written by Steph’s brother, Nick Pappas, he writes, “I am so grateful to have been raised by the perfect example of what a man should be. I’m thankful for each and every moment I spent with him. For his career advice, stupid jokes, and love for his family. Gone but never forgotten. We’ll miss you, Dad.”
Since the nightmarish accident, Steph has since posted the sweetest tribute videos for her father on her social media platforms. Thousands of fans have commented to share their support and recall fond memories of watching Steph and John together.
“I’m absolutely sobbing,” commented on YouTube user. “I have never felt so devastated for someone I never met.”
We are sending Steph and the Pappas family tons of support as they try to heal during this difficult time.
To view the Pappas family GoFundMe page, visit the link here.
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