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John Pappadia Obituary
Born in Bradford, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Tommassina Annie Pappadia.
John was an employee at the Bradford Dyeing Association for 20 years. Afterwards he created his own business as a landscaper, handyman and property manager.
He served in the United States Army as a Private First Class for 6 years where he was stationed in Germany.
John was a devoted Yankees fan with an incredible collection of vast Yankee memorabilia. He enjoyed watching the Boston Celtics and was an avid fan of the New England Patriots but most of all he relished spending time with his family.
John is survived by his son, John Pappadia III and his wife Gina; and his daughter Frances (Pappadia) Gencarelli and her husband Frank. In addition to his children, he is survived by his brother Joseph Pappadia; sister Minnie Fiore; and close family friend Andrea Brennan; along with his grandchildren, Shaina (Joey) McGinity, Kristen (John) Costa, Melissa Gencarelli, and Matthew (Rachel) Gencarelli; and 3 great-grandchildren, Maddox McGinity, Mackenzie and Emily Costa. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen (Tobin) Pappadia; his brothers, Louis and Angelo Pappadia; and sister Frances (Pappadia) Algiere.
There are no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, January 17th at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 7 Church St., Bradford. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneral.com
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BYRON & PEARL BROWN
January 16, 2026
Pappadia Family,
So sorry for your lost. I met him and his dad in 1967 my late brother John and I built the granite stonewall in front of his house. I recall his dad asking us if the wall would hold up. To this day I believe it is one of the best-looking walls in the area. I will away remember the Pappadia family as I drive by their home. I went to school with Eileen, and my wife was the supervisor of the cloth department at BDA where Eileen worked. Alway a gentleman, polite, kind man he will be missed.
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Sandra Irving
January 15, 2026
Dear Gina, Shaina and family of John Pappadia, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. What a wonderful man he was! I remember every week going to his lovely home to teach him piano lessons. He was so eager to learn! We had so much fun! I'll always remember him performing in my recital. He stole the show! My deepest sympathies to all of you. God Bless! I am unable to attend his Mass as I broke my femur and am still recuperating. I remember teaching all of you. Love, Sandi Irving
Karen and Christopher Young
January 15, 2026
What a wonderful man. John took care of our properties through 3 generations of Moran and Young families in Quonnie.But he was also a friend. We cheered the ups and downs of our Yankees. We will miss seeing him, talking baseball and finding vegetables from his garden at our back door for many years. He will be missed. We send our sympathies to all of the Pappadia family. Karen and Christopher Young.
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