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Joseph L. Papa
1931 - 2019
Joseph L. Papa
1931 - 2019
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BORN
1931
DIED
2019
Joseph Papa Obituary
Joseph L. Papa, 88 of North Haven died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the V.A. Medical Center, West Haven with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of fifty nine years to Mary Rosino Papa. Joe was born in New Haven on May 20, 1931, a son of the late Felix and Mary Perri Papa, and had resided in North Haven for the past forty-five years. He was a Postal Supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service for twenty-nine years, retiring in 1986. Joe was a proud Korean War Air Force Veteran, and past commander of the DAV Chapter 2 of the Hamden-North Haven area, a lifetime member of the AmVets Post 9, and American Legion, Post 76 of North Haven. He was also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 3733 of North Haven. He is also survived by two daughters Annmarie Papa and Nancy Marie Papa of North Haven, two sons, Albert (Linda) Papa of West Haven and Joseph (Coleen) Papa, Jr. of Derby, two beloved grandchildren Albert (Danielle) Papa of West Haven and Kristen Papa of Hamden, and dear friend Pamela Cagliotti of North Haven. He was predeceased by two brothers, Louis and Anthony Papa. Joe's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, September 22nd from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. His funeral procession will leave from the funeral home on Monday, September 23rd at 9:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven.
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Nancy Papa
June 15, 2025
Happy Father's Day; With Love
2025
Nancy Papa
February 26, 2025
Nancy Papa
September 13, 2024
Happy 5 years in Heaven safe and happy with God. You're missed down here.
Nancy Papa
August 18, 2024
Five years in Heavenly bliss with The Lord and all that are Above. You are missed.
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Nancy Papa
September 13, 2023
Miss you and Mom every day
margot klug
October 19, 2022
i am so sorry my condolence to u all xoxo
Aidan Nottingham
October 14, 2022
I was a friend if Nancy Papa and Joseph was so lucky to have such to have such a beautiful, loving, caring and kind daughter
Nancy Papa, Daughter
September 2, 2020
Two weeks from the one year mark since my dad went Above, and he has been greatly missed.
Nancy Papa
August 15, 2020
Clear Lake Manor, in North Branford, CT where my dad owned property, and where his kids went swimming growing up.
Nancy Papa
July 15, 2020
Nancy Papa
July 15, 2020
Every day you are remembered and thought about, and Mom and I believe that you're always with us and watching over us, are just in a different realm with God, and I also believe you're celebrating with me anything good that happens and will happen. I also believe some of the good blessings that have come my way are gifts from you from Above.
Nancy Papa
July 15, 2020
Nancy Papa
June 9, 2020
You're always very missed.
Nancy Papa
June 9, 2020
Happy Father's Day Dad. Miss you very much. Heaven will give you a spectacular Father's Day.
2020
Nancy Papa
April 30, 2020
Remembering you on May 20th and always. This year you're celebrating your birthday with Jesus in Heaven and all that are there. Joyous and healthy, and remembering you down here.
Daughter, Nancy
Nancy Papa
April 30, 2020
Nancy Papa
March 29, 2020
I sure hope a cure is found for pancreatic cancer soon, and all types of cancer. If the walk is still on in June, I'm walking it for you.
Joe's daughter, Nancy
Nancy Papa
March 29, 2020
I always looked like Dad and his brother, Uncle Tony, and appreciate that.
Nancy Papa
March 29, 2020
So glad to have had you as my dad.
page 2 eulogy written by Nancy Papa
Nancy Papa
March 29, 2020
I know you'd be proud looking down from Above at all that I've accomplished.
page 1 Eulogy written by Nancy Papa
Nancy Papa
March 29, 2020
Miss ya Dad every day. You're up there with Andy, Max, and Grandma. Think of you all and miss you all every day.
Memory (St. Jude)
Nancy Papa
November 3, 2019
Memory (St. Jude)
Nancy Papa
November 3, 2019
Memory(St. Jude)
Nancy Papa
November 3, 2019
Trees in the name of Joe Papa
Nancy Papa
October 12, 2019
Trees in Joe Papa's name
Nancy Papa
October 12, 2019
Dad's Memorial Candle from Washington Memorial Funeral Parlor
Nancy Papa
September 24, 2019
September 23, 2019
Uncle Joe, I will always remember the fun times back in the "day". I know you are resting peacefully in Gods loving arms. Say hi to everyone especially my Mom & Dad...now you're with your best bud. Rest in Peace.
My heartfelt condolences to Aunt Mary, Al, Annmarie, Joey, and Nancy. Always remember all the memories. He is in our hearts forever.
Nancy Carol
Angel Laporta
September 23, 2019
Rest in peace uncle Joe.
Peter, Angel, Amber, hope, Sara, and Peter jr. LaPorta
Per their mom's permission, I uploaded a photo of Joe Papa's great grandchildren who he loved so much.
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Vinny, family friend of 44 years
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Joe Papa's backyard. He loved his home.
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
red cardinal
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Grandma Papa
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Grandma Papa with Nancy Papa in 1971
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Mary and Joe Papa
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Mary and Joe Papa
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Ann Marie Papa, one of Joe Papa's daughters
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Ann Marie Papa, one of Joe Papa's daughters
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Niece, Paula, with Mary Papa
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
September 22, 2019
Sunday morning coffee won't be the same without him! He was indeed a gentle man. Our sympathy to Mary and their family. May he rest in peace.
Al and Albina Cannavaciolo
John McKnight
September 22, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs Papa and Nancy.. Mr Papa always had a comment about life in general to me Everytime he stopped by. Was a pleasure to know! He will be missed.From All of the families friends at McDonalds!
Mary Papa with niece, Paula
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Joe and Mary Papa Christmas 2007
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Joe and Mary with Pam and Ann Marie and Al and Linda
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Ann Marie Papa, one of Joe Papa's daughters
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
DAV
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
DAV
Nancy Papa
September 22, 2019
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Thank you dad for all the support with helping me help the animals.
Dad in Mc. Donalds. He loved Mc. Donalds.
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Beautiful animal visitors
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
cousin, Richie
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
We're all Yankee fans
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Love our animal visitors
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Mary and Joe ten years ago on their 50th
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Mary Papa
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Got to love our animal visitors
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Joe and Mary ten years ago on their 50th anniversary
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
The love and respect of animals Dad had.
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Dad as a baby and a child with his family
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Thanks Alex for giving us multiple laminated copies.
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Las Vegas! Dad loved Vegas and I love Vegas!
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Las Vegas! A place my dad loved and I love!
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
My dad's my mom and I's guardian angel. He's watching his whole family from Above.
Nancy Marie Papa
Dad- DAV
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Korean War Memorial North Haven Green CT
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Mary and Joe Papa 1970s
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Korean War Memorial Green North Haven, CT
September 21, 2019
Korean War Memorial, North Haven, CT Green
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Pam and Ann Marie, a daughter
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Mary and Joe Papa with their son, Al
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Joe's granddaughter, Kristen
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Joe's grandson, Al, with his wife, Danielle
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Pam and Ann Marie, a daughter
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Joe's son, Al, with wife, Linda
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Joe's son, Joe, with his wife, Colleen
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Mary Papa 2001
Nancy Papa
September 21, 2019
peter and angel laPorta
September 20, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Peter LaPorta
September 20, 2019
Life is full of pictures and memories of this great man and his fmaily. I will always remember Uncle Joe as my favorite Uncle who taught me the importance of working hard and building a life for your family. He and Aunt Mary were like second parents to my sister and I and filled our lives full of happy memories. May God bless you on your journey Uncle Joe and may your family be filled with thoughts of all the good times you shared with them over the years, not just saying goodbye. Love-Pete
Joe with his brother, Anthony, and his parents
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Cousin, Paula with Nancy, Joe's daughter
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Joe's daughter, Nancy. Nancy and her dad loved Christmas. Dad did the entire Christmas Eve cooking. Nancy, Dad, and Mom highly decorated.
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
2019 Joe's daughter Nancy in the dining room designed as her dad picked out, classy, the mirrors
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Joe's daughter, Nancy, with sister in law, Colleen
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
My Dad with AM VETS
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Nex Ruiz
September 20, 2019
My condolences for this Amazing Papa family especially my Best Friend Nancy Papa.
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Dad didn't die. He crossed over. His new address is Heaven. Dad lives in eternal life, bliss, health, and youth, with Jesus and all that preceded my dad's passing. Dad was always there for me, and always will be.
Nancy Marie Papa,
Daughter
Pamela Cagliotti
September 20, 2019
Dad thank you for embracing me as another daughter to you. When I met my best friend AnnMarie many years ago I knew she came from a great family. You were like my own dad you guys always had to do for your families and always made sure we were ok. I was very blessed to be a part of the family. Thank you Pops as I called you. You will be missed by so many people because you touched a lot of peoples lives
Rest in gods Everlasting Peace. Love you Pam
brothers, Joe and Anthony Papa
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
2016 Joe's daughter, Nancy
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Joe's daughter, Nancy
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Joe's daughter, Nancy. My dad and I always believed in helping others.
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Joe and Mary's Papa wedding day January 16, 1960
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Joe's daughter, Nancy with her grandma, Joe's mother, in 1979
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Nancy with Dad in 1970s
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Nancy and her dad loved animals and helped them.
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Nancy and her dad loved animals
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Nancy with parents and cousin, Richie
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Nancy with Mom
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
Joe's children and wife in 2013 on Mother's Day
Nancy Papa
September 20, 2019
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