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In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her grandson, Richard Knill Chapman, VI, her brother, Fred DeNicola, and her dogs, Grace, and Maggie.
Paula is survived by her husband, Richard R. Chapman, IV; her children, Richard K. Chapman, V, Alice Chapman Heffentrager, Logan W. Chapman, and Emma Reese Chapman; her grandchildren, Asher Chapman Heffentrager, Azaria D. Chapman-Walker, Xavier Chapman, and Chloe Chapman; her sibling, Francesca Russo; her son-in-law, Chad (Shaggy) Chapman Heffentrager and her daughter-in-law, Ploysong Chapman; her daughter-in-law's mother, Pantip Chaichoochoate; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
An hour of visitation will be held from 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse.
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Anne Frevola
March 4, 2024
I am so devastated to hear of Paula´s passing. I know her from living in the same building in Greenwich Village on Carmine St. She was so friendly when I would see her and had a great and wicked sense of humor. I am greatly privileged to hang out with her and her sister, Francesca, too back in the late 70´s when she moved to her own apartment and I was invited to go. We had a lot of laughs. I am sending my condolences to Paula´s family and to her sister Francesca. Francesca, hopefully you remember me.
Gail Levison-Read
February 25, 2024
I met Paula through our love for Elton John in our Elton fan club groups on Facebook. Although I never met her in person, I felt as if I knew her the last few years as we became Facebook friends. She shared so many wonderful posts & videos of her family events. We both shared the same birthday which was very special. She was a wonderful person & so full of life & love!!!
She will be very missed. I'm looking forward to meeting her in our next life. I do believe this is not the end!!!
Maureen Tagliaferro
February 21, 2024
I met Paula through a fan based Facebook site that I joined to be able to communicate with other Elton John fans. Paula was one of the first people I felt a connection to, and it wasn´t long before I realized it wasn´t just our teenage idol she was enthusiastic about, but rather she had a passion for life. On "Talent Thursdays ," a day dedicated to those inspired by Elton John, she would record herself singing an EJ song in her car before beginning her daily activities, and we affectionately dubbed her "Parking Lot Paula." I felt most honored to read a draft of her novel "Penny´s Song," and I encourage her family and writing friends to continue her efforts in getting it published, as I believe in her character, and it´s a story worth telling. I regret not being able to meet her in person, but she truly touched my life.
Adria Ripka
February 21, 2024
Paula was so nice to work with. Always upbeat and doing her best for our customers. She had a wonderful, creative side to her personality.
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