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Michael Paplomatas Obituary
July 16, 1958 - June 8, 2021
Michael J. "Pappy" Paplomatas, 62, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Beaver, Pa., passed away playing golf, the game he loved, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
He was born on July 16, 1958, in Beaver, Pa. and was a 1976 graduate of Beaver Area High School. Michael joined the United States Coast Guard in 1976 and was honorably discharged in 1980. After his military service he received his bachelor's degree from Robert Morris University. Michael was employed by VACO Risk Management.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, James M. Paplomatas. He is survived by his mother, Georgene "Jean" Paplomatas of St. Petersburg, Fla.; son, Troy Paplomatas and his wife, Morgan, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Troy's mother, Angela Blizzard Paplomatas; grandson, Coleman James; sister, Lori Snedeker of St. Petersburg, Fla.; brother, Jamie Paplomatas of Beaver, Pa.; and four nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Tee Roanoke Valley. Online condolences may be shared at www.oakeys.com.
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Dave Monroe
May 23, 2024
So there's a "Beach Boy's " channel on Sirius now, and I had it on yesterday driving back from Rhode Island. Song after song reminded me of the days cruising beaver in the Duster, listening to Pap's 8 track of the Beach Boy's. Thanks for the memories Pap. We sure had some fun.
Karen Paplomatas
February 14, 2023
Still and always thinking of you..
Karen Paplomatas
June 3, 2022
You once told me that you don´t care for tattoos... I showed you mine of me running and you thought it was cool . So, now every time I run (which is ALOT) I think of you .
Linda Garrett (NeeNaw)
June 20, 2021
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June 20, 2021
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Linda Garrett (NeeNaw)
June 20, 2021
Michael was a friend to everyone he met and I spent many days riding to Troy games from T-ball up to College Football with him driving my car along I81 and singing along with the radio the entire drive to and from with Troy´s mom Angela relaxing as the backseat occupant for a welcome change. He was a loving and caring dad who will always be missed, always remembered and never forgotten. RIP Michael! May God richly bless your family and friends and grace them with peace in remembering !
Karen Paplomatas
June 10, 2021
Your memory will live on thru the family and friends who love you oh so dearly.
Mark Stover
June 10, 2021
Mike was my lifelong friend and I'll never forget him. Love you buddy !
Mark Jackson
June 10, 2021
I will miss my best friend. His laugh and his singing will be in my head forever. RIP to one of the good guys.
Tammy Hodges
June 9, 2021
Pappy was a happy go lucky guy who never knew a stranger. He will be missed greatly.
Tammy Hodges
June 9, 2021
Pappy was a happy go lucky guy who never knew a stranger. He will be missed greatly.
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