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PAPA, Joan (Breininger)
Joan (Breininger) Papa, 79, of Newington died on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony S. Papa. Born in Meriden, she grew up there and lived in Newington for the last 40 years. Joan was formerly employed by Food Mart, Newington for many years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Church and enjoyed working out at Bally's Gym, West Hartford. Survivors include her son Dean Papa of Newington, her granddaughter Melanie Papa of Middletown and her niece Gina Dutil of Middlefield.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church St., Newington. She will be laid to rest in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. To share a memory with her family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan PAPA
Michelle Hartel
August 6, 2013
So sorry to hear of Joanie's passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Michelle (Accarpio) Hartel
August 5, 2013
Dear Papa Family,
My sincere condolences on the
passing of Mrs. Papa.
What a lovely person and so
pleasant to talk to.
She will be missed as our
neighbor and someone I knew
in the community.
Most sincerely,
Elizabeth Kostreva
August 4, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to Dean and Melanie. We have memories over years past of good times together.with Joan and Nino. Paul & Norma DiDomenico
August 4, 2013
Melanie and Dean,our deepest sympathy to you both. Love Mike,Patty and Jennifer Nesta
Anne & Bill Jameson
August 4, 2013
Please accept our condolences. We will miss Joan, a wonderful caring lady. May she rest in peace.
Anthony Papa
August 4, 2013
We are deeply saddened by the news of Joan's passing. Please accept our heart felt condolences.
Melanie Papa
August 4, 2013
I love & miss you Noni <3
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
August 4, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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