Joseph "Joe" Leonard Papa

Marian and I graduated high school in Ridgway with Joe. He was a very well liked person. The last time I saw Joe was at the Great Lakes Navy Boot Camp. The company I was in went to the chow hall to eat. There were recruits there doing their service week bossing new guys like our company around. Some guy that was going the service week yelled out, "is there anyone here from Ridgway Pennsylvania". Of course I raised my hand and Joe came over and we greeted each other. Last time I saw him. Bill & Marian Nelson. (R.I.P. Shipmate we have the watch.)

Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend & co-worker, Joe Papa. Prayers for his family.