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Anna Papili Obituary

Anna Marie Papili

Wilmington - Anna Marie Papili, age 65, of Wilmington, DE, passed away from cancer and COVID-19 Sunday, May 17, 2020. Anna was a devoted sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She graduated from Padua Academy and was employed with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) until her retirement in February 2015. Anna enjoyed crafting, gardening, and reading. Anna was a dedicated fan of the Hallmark Channel, an avid shopper, and a lover of all things Christmas.

Anna will be dearly missed by her siblings, Theresa and Robert; nephew, Robert Dominic (Jennifer), niece, Erica Lynn (fiancé Jeremy Jones), great-nieces, Layla and Savannah; great-nephews, Tyler and Vincent; and her beloved fur babies: Cupid, Jake, and Frankie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Louise Papili; maternal grandparents, Antonio and Agatha BarBizzi; and paternal grandparents, Serafino and Mary Papili.

Due to COVID-19, burial will be private. A celebration of Anna's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Faithful Friends, 12 Germay Dr., Wilmington, DE 19804. To send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com

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Published by The News Journal from May 20 to May 24, 2020.
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Anna was the sweetest woman ever. God took her too soon

AdelineEcret

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May 15, 2023

Ann was a wonderful person. She brought alot of joy to many people. Sadly miss to young .

Marvin ristow

May 14, 2023

Theresa. , I know this is a sad day for you. Nanny was such a happy girl. We all loved her. Too young to go.

Adeline C Ecret

Friend

May 14, 2022

To a wonderful person

Marvin m Bristow jr

Friend

August 14, 2020

Anna was a dear friend of mine years ago. She was a kind wonderful person . Im so sorry to hear of her passing away.

Marvin Bristow jr

Friend

August 14, 2020

I've known Anna since high school and was always touched by her kindness, genuiness and strong dedication to family. I will always remember her kindness to me when my husband passed away a year ago. God Bless you Anna, rest easy now as you are with your Mon and Dad. Sincerely, Connie and Kris Deptula

Connie Deptula

Friend

May 24, 2020

I have known Anna since she was a teenager. One of the sweetest woman u could know. Too young to go. Love her and her Sister There's, who have always been there for one another. RIP Anna

Addie Ecret

Friend

May 22, 2020

Anna Marie was a kind soul and always had a smile on her face. Her laugh was infectious. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. May she rest in peace as heaven celebrates her arrival. ❤

Diane Papili McAvoy

Family

May 21, 2020

Anna was one of a kind she was so sweet and caring and a friend of mine for over 40 years... I will miss her may she rest in peace

Debbie Spinelli

Friend

May 20, 2020

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