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Christopher Papale Obituary

Christopher Stephenson Papale Died at the age of 25 on January 18 in St. Helena. Chris was born in Martinez and spent his early years in San Francisco. He moved with his family to St. Helena in 1991 and attended St. Helena schools. He struggled with mental illness and addiction but will be remembered for his wit, humor and winning smile. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence Papale and Mary Stephenson, his sister, Catie Papale, his grandmother, Catherine Papale and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 25, at 11:00am at the St. Helena Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Helena Hospital Center for Behavioral Health, 10 Woodland Road, St. Helena, CA 94574.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 21 to Jan. 24, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Papale

13 Entries

Kathy Wilkinson

February 4, 2011

Dear Mary and Lawrence,
We just heard about your Christopher and we are so sad for him and for your family. We can only try to imagine how difficult these past years have been as you have all struggled to help Christopher. We are thinking about you at this very difficult time. Love, Kathy and Denny Wilkinson

Layla Fanucci

January 25, 2011

Our deepest sympathy Mary, Lawrence and Catie.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much Love,
Layla, Rob, Nicole, Michelle and David Fanucci

Susie Pfanmiller

January 25, 2011

Mary and family,
Our very deepest sympathy to you and all of Chris' family and friends. Please know that all of your dear GPhi friends are grieving with you.
With love and prayers to you,
Susie and Dave Pfanmiller

January 23, 2011

You are all in my prayers Chris will be missed.

Douglas Eisele

January 22, 2011

Lawrence, Mary & Cate, My heart is so saddened by the news of Chris' passing. He was such a wonderful young man, so gentle and kind. I always enjoyed seeing him when he visited your home and having a brief "hello." He truly is your angel in the sky. I will miss him. Doug Eisele

January 22, 2011

Dear Mary and Lawrence I am deeply saddened at the loss of your child. I cannot imagine the pain. Please keep faith that all happens for reasons beyond our knowledge and reasoning. May you find peace and solace in your deep sadness, knowing that Christopher is now free from the sufferings of this world. Jacqueline Mohanna

January 22, 2011

Dear Mary and family,
My heart aches for you for the loss of your son, Christopher. I pray that during this difficult time your memories will be those of the happy, joyful times you shared with Christopher throughout his life. May the Lord be a source of comfort to carry you through. My prayers are with you.
With much love,
Laurette Taylor

January 22, 2011

To Lawrence and the entire Papale family,
Tradgedy could not have struck a nicer family. Richard and I are sending prayers your way, and up to Christopher, your angel in the sky,.

January 22, 2011

Dear Mary and family,
Just received the sad of news of Christopher's death. I can only imagine the pain you are all feeling at this time. Please know that your friends in Kansas are thinking and praying for Christopher and your family. May God bless you and your family.
With Love,
Missy Hueben Murray

Mary Treacy Ferguson

January 22, 2011

Mary, Larry, and Catie,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 22, 2011

Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.
Amen.

January 21, 2011

our prayers are with your family. We will miss you chris

January 21, 2011

You will be missed.

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