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Andrew Papa Obituary
AGE: 87 • Whiting
Andrew "Andy" Papa, 87, of Whiting, passed away at Community Medical Center, Toms River, on May 29, 2015. Born in Pittston, Pa, he was formerly of Paterson, Wayne, West Milford & Clifton before moving to Whiting 22 years ago. He worked for the Postal Service for 26 years retiring as Postmaster of the Bernardsville Post Office in 1983and served in the US Navy during WWII on the USS Tidewater AD-31 where he served as plank owner.
Andrew was the President of the Trustees of the Residents Club, member of the Italian American Club & life member of the Knights of Columbus, all of Whiting; Life member of the American Legion Post 174; started Bingo in Village 6 in Whiting; Passaic County Commander of the American Legion; member of NARFE, Lakehurst #1619 and initiated the building for the American Legion as well getting the street name changed and obtaining a liquor license for the club.
He was predeceased by his parents Michael & Louise (Angony) Papa, his brother Vincent Papa & sister in law Florence & sister Antoinette Rendini. Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Philomena (nee Iannelli); his children and spouses, Andrea & James Faraci, Cranbury; Michele & Alan Schwiederek, Mason OH & Andrew Jr & Carrie Papa, LaGrange, KY; his brother & sister in law, Frank & Cathy Rendini, Whiting & his grandchildren, Laura & Alex Pettit, Johanna, James, Andrew, Lisa & Kayley.
Visitation will be on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Family Owned Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 66 Lacey Rd, Whiting. Funeral mass will be on Tuesday at 9am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church, Whiting. Entombment will follow at Whiting Memorial Park, Whiting.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St #301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Condolences can be sent to: carmonabolenfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle
June 1, 2015
My sympathies to the family in your loss of Andrew. May the God of all comfort (Psalm 83:18) give you the strength to cope during this difficult time of grief.
Valerie Oneill
June 1, 2015
My greatest sympathy to Andy's family. He certainly left his mark on Village 6 and will be remembered always. He was one of the finest men I knew.
G. Freeman
June 1, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
American Heart Association
May 31, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Judy Iannelli
May 31, 2015
Phil, Andrea, Michele, & Drew My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Love and Blessings, Judy
SANDRA AND BOB SABO SR
May 31, 2015
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO PHYLLIS, ANDREA, MICHELLE, DREW AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ANDY AND CHERISH THE GREAT MEMORIES WE SHARED WITH HIM AND ALL OF YOU. SANDY AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. REST IN PEACE CUZ.
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