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Debra Papula Obituary
Beacon - Debra Ann Papula, 60, a life-long Beacon resident passed away on June 6, 2018. She was born on September 10, 1957, daughter of Lawrence Papula Sr. and the late Inez Marie (Crowther) Richmond. Addition to her father, she is survived by her step-mother Catherine Papula.
Debra attended Beacons Schools; and later became a certified nursing assistant; she worked at the Putnam Nursing & Rehab Center in Holmes, NY. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary of Poughkeepsie.
Along with her father and step-mother, Debra is survived by her 4 sisters and 3 brothers: Catherine D. Boes and her husband Jeffrey; Lori Mercadante and her husband Richard Miller; Susan Weyant and her fiancé Paul Camacho; Patricia DiMeglio and her husband John; Ronald Weyant; Lawrence Papula Jr. and George Rice and his wife Janet. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends; and her special friends: Donna Tomlins, Kimberly Tompkins, and Rhonda & Paul Mertlik.
Debby was a special person to her family & friends, and loved by all who knew her.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 10 from 2-5pm at the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Ave., Beacon. A Graveside Service will be held 11am, Monday, June 11th at St. Joachim's Cemetery, Washington Avenue, Beacon. To offer condolences, please visit: www.libbyfuneralhome.com
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Donna Diamond
June 2, 2019
I remember Debbie saw a pic. I posted on FaceBook of Ava at Bowdoin park sitting in front of her B'day cake. The river was in the background and Debbie was sitting on a bench across from us but facing us, in the pic. She messaged me and asked if I could send her the picture because she wanted the pic. of just her and Ava together. She was so sweet asking me if I minded, and of course, I was happy to do it. I had a sister pass away at a young age, so I understand how the family feels about Debbie going to Heaven too young. Continue to RIP, Debbie. God Bless your soul. I wrote this before, but it deserves to be said again.
Donna Colton Diamond
Jackie Moyer
June 10, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of your passing. But we do take comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering and you are in heaven with all your loved ones. I will remember the get- togethers we had with you and my sister, Wanda. There were so many times just you two showing up would brighten my day. Rest in peace Debbie. You will be missed. Love, Jackie Moyer and family
Donna Diamond
June 9, 2018
I remember how much Debbie loved Ava. I once posted a picture of Ava at her B'day party and Debbie was in the background. Didn't know if she wanted me to mention her name, so I didn't. But she wrote me and asked for a copy. It was a pic. of just she and Ava. I DO know how much she loved her niece and Ava loved her. RIP Debbie. No more pain. Love, Donna Colton Diamond
Paul Mertlik
June 8, 2018
I miss u s.i.p. you was a great person n always will ne on my mind u n my mom can raise hell now in heaven
Paul Mertlik
June 7, 2018
Well whats left of my heart goes to the family debbie was n still is a great person she stood by my moms side all the time n im thank full for that im going to miss u debbie ill be lost with out u can u please say hi to my mom n rember that ill be lost
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