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Barbara Papierz Obituary
AGE: 75 • Woodbridge
Barbara Joy Papierz, 75, of Woodbridge, passed away on Thursday, April 6th, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in Newark, Barbara resided in Woodbridge for her entire life but spent many years camping and traveling the United States. She was a graduate of Woodbridge Sr. High School Class of 1958 and was actively involved in her class reunions and class projects. She worked as an administrative assistant for Heller Construction and the GFA Development Company before retiring. She spent much of her later years keeping her facebook friends posted with daily weather reports.
Barbara is predeceased by her husband Bernard, and her brother Paul and is survived by her loving children Chris Papierz and wife Cindy of Douglas, Georgia, James Papierz and wife Debbie of Woodbridge, Karen M. Papierz-Tazioli of Glendale, AZ. and Grandchildren Liane, Rachele, Jerry, Tony, and Daliver, Great Grandchildren; Autumn, Gianna, Cadence, and A.J., Sister Dotti Smeck-Westerberg and Brother John Updike.
Barbara will be interred at a later date when she will be joining her late husband Bernard at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta Michigan.
Memorial donations can be made to The American Heart Association.
Funeral arrangements were private and under the direction of GERITY & CHUBENKO FUNERAL HOME, 411 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge.
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Karen
April 9, 2024
It´s just not right you´re not here with me. I have needed you more than EVER this past year. I can´t wait to see you again. See what you can do to get me there ASAP. ANYTIME works. I´m so done down here. I love and miss you. K
Terri and Sue Stevens
April 17, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Just looking at the pictures of Aunt Barb with Uncle Bernie brings back many fond memories of our visits to New Jersey and your families visits here in Michigan. Our prayers and blessings are being sent to all of you and you all are in our hearts and thoughts during this difficult time. All our love - Cousin Terri and Aunt Sue Stevens
Karen Papierz Tazioli
April 17, 2017
Karen Papierz Tazioli
April 17, 2017
Karen Papierz Tazioli
April 17, 2017
Karen Papierz Tazioli
April 17, 2017
Karen Papierz Tazioli
April 17, 2017
Karen Papierz Tazioli
April 17, 2017
American Heart Association
April 15, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Terri Salerno
April 15, 2017
While I've never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Papierz, I do know that she raised a wonderful, caring, loving daughter, and can only imagine how proud she must be of you Karen.
To the family, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Angie Joiner
April 14, 2017
Prayers and condolences dear friends.
The Wiltshire Family
April 14, 2017
May you rest in peace!
Lisa Papierz
April 14, 2017
Going to miss her weather reports and conversations with different people. I always loved her use of proper English and her smile in pictures. Aunt Barb give Uncle Bernie a big hug for me
Karen
April 14, 2017
Here's our candle Mom. I pray that it shine bright forever and ever.
Patty Enderle
April 14, 2017
Aunt Barbara was always so nice and had a lot of good advice. I miss her posts on Facebook. She always made it a nice place to stop by and chat.
Vickie Blades
April 14, 2017
RIP Aunt Barb
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