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Mary Papi Obituary
Born in Old Forge, daughter of the late Francis and Helen Cummings Anzelmi, Mary was a graduate of Old Forge High School. After earning her bachelor's degree in business from College Misericordia, she achieved a master's degree in human resources from the University of Scranton. After working as a buyer for Techneglas Corp. in Pittston for 15 years before its closing, she was recently named operational contact for printing and mailing services at the University of Scranton.
A former member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Old Forge, Mary always enjoyed gardening and learning, and had played in a women's golf league years ago. She will be forever missed by her relatives and friends.
She is survived by two beloved children, Jessica and Anthony Papi, both of Moosic; three brothers, Nicholas Anzelmi, Old Forge; Frank Anzelmi and wife, Jeanette, Old Forge; and Dr. John Anzelmi and wife, Lisa, Montdale; many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Thursday at noon at St. Mary of the Assumption Church at Prince of Peace Parish, 123 W. Grace St., Old Forge, to be celebrated by the Rev. August Ricciardi, pastor. Interment will follow in Italian American Cemetery, Minooka section of Scranton. Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ADAA, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 412, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
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for Mary Papi
Thomas Papi
July 24, 2020
It has been over five years,and I still can hear your laugh,see your smile and smell your perfume.I will never let you go.Sweet Dreams Baby Girl.
Marian & Jody Brogna
February 14, 2015
Anzelmi & Papi Family
We are so sorry to hear about Mary. Please know that you are
in our thought & prayers. May you find peace during this very difficult time. Marian & Jody Brogna
Pete and Denise Piepoli
February 7, 2015
Tom and family sorry for your loss
Rita Walsh Yuhas
February 7, 2015
My family rented a cottage at Chapman Lake every summer when I was in high school. I always looked forward to hanging out with Mary and her family and all our friends at Chapman Lake. Mary was a wonderful person. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. My Deepest Sympathies to the Anzelmi & Papi Families Rita Walsh Yuhas
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Cathy Karuzie-McGurl
February 7, 2015
Dear John,Frank and Nicky, I am deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was a lovely girl, and beautiful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Papi family at this most difficult time.
Peace ~ cousin Cathy
Dan Nowosad
February 6, 2015
Mary was a customer of mine for many years. She was truly a wonderful person who cared deeply for those close to her, especially her family. There is no doubt that she made this world a better place. May she rest in peace and may her family find peace and strength during these difficult times.
Jess Papi
February 6, 2015
Thank you everyone for all the nice words. We would appreciate you keeping our family in your prayers. Here is picture of my beautiful mother on her wedding day with my handsome dad. They met on the beach at Chapman Lake in 1977 and my dad knew instantly that he would marry her one day!
Your friends from Printing & Mailing Services
February 5, 2015
Shine on, Mary Papi. We will miss you.
February 5, 2015
Anzelmi and Papi families,
I am so so sorry to hear about Mary. She was a beautiful person inside and out. God bless you. RIP Mary
Terri Assaf Vieira
Cheryl Kenyon
February 5, 2015
There are no words of comfort for such a tremendous loss: stellar coworker always willing to help, wife and Mom extraordinaire who always put her family first, kind, compassionate friend who always saw the best in everyone. My coworker, confidant, lunchtime workout buddy, fellow gardening pal and recipe swapper, I will miss your gentle soul and beautiful smile. Namaste, Mary, until we meet again.
Melissa Bevacqua
February 5, 2015
I am very sorry to hear this sad news. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Lynn Scramuzza
February 5, 2015
I was shocked to hear of Mary's passing. What a tremendous loss. Mary was, as has been said many times in these messages, a wonderful encouragement to so many people, and so conscientious in her work here at the University. Please know that fervent prayers are being said for you. We can never know the depth of your pain, but we do keenly feel her absence. We are all better for having known her, and are fortunate to have had the opportunity.
Fred Pierantoni
February 5, 2015
My deepest sympathy.
February 5, 2015
To All The Loved One's of Our Mary,
She will be greatly missed by all of us, who she touched in many different ways. For all the years and memories, I have with Mary are priceless. I have been so fortunate to know her. Thank you Mary. I know the angels have you right with your family and may you rest in peace. For Mary,s children, your mother loves you very much, and she will be watching you from heaven. I'm so sorry for all the pain and suffering each one of you are experiencing. Take each at a time. I'll pray to god for each and everyone of you. To have some comfort on this sad and hard time. Good bve for now until one day we meet again....
With
Deepest
Sympathy
Dorine and Ed Concert
Daytona Beach, Fl.
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June 1979, Old Forge Prom
Gene Markowski
February 5, 2015
I wish to offer my deepest condolences to Mary's family. I am so shocked and saddened at her passing. I knew Mary 38 years. Mary and I dated in 1978 and 1979, we attended her Senior Prom at Old Forge High School. I remember such great times going out, going to Chapman Lake, and attending Penn State briefly with her. Not seeing Mary for a few years, as we went our separate ways, we were both surprised to find that Jessica and my son Gene were classmates. How life crosses paths again. I pray for Mary and her family. She was so beautiful. It is so difficult to accept this loss. Please accept the picture as my most fondest memory. God Bless.
February 4, 2015
Dear Papi Family, I had the blessing of working with Mary at The University of Scranton. We shared many memorable conversations. I will miss her smile. I will miss her voice on the other end of the phone. I pray for your comfort. May she rest peacefully in our Lord's loving embrace. With much love, Lynn Andres
Patt and Jack Vitale
February 4, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out to Mary's family and friends. Mary was truly a beautiful person inside and out with a wonderful,gentle and old soul. May she be at peace in the arms of Our Lord.
Gene Markowski
February 4, 2015
I am so very sorry and devastated by your loss. Mary and I were friends for so long, and as many remember I went to the Old Forge High School Senior Prom with Mary in 1979. She was my first steady girlfriend, and I have so many terrific memories...the prom, Chapman Lake, etc. She was awesome. Please accept my deepest condolences and my prayers. Jessica and my son Gene went to high school together. I am shocked and so so sad. God bless
Adrian Mihalko
February 4, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Mary at the University of Scranton. She was a kind and considerate person and a pleasure to work with.
Tony & Sue Marzolino
February 4, 2015
Dear Tom & Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's peace surround your family and hold you close to Him.
Linda Walsh
February 4, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful lady. Jessica and my daughter Malin when to the same day care-Barbara Fedor, when they were just babies. I will always remember how much she loved her children, such a loving and devoted Mom. May God be with you and your family now and forever.
John Lynch
February 4, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mary. In addition to being our office manager and the face of Printing Services, Mary was such a wonderful person and friend most proud of her family allowing me to feel so privileged.
Rarely would a few days pass without hearing a nice story even often of the family pet cat Sylvester while always having a caring and attentive ear for others.
Mary was blessed having such a wonderful sense of humor along with so much patience in any situation being most helpful for anyone.
Last year having the biggest event of my lifetime, Mary was so encouraging and helpful with her wisdom and advice that without could have made my event so overwhelming.
Mary will be missed by so many while always remaining in our hearts who's lives she touched forever.
I would like to express my deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolence to the Papi family offering my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time having Gods Blessings.
Sincerely,
John Lynch
Melissa Rogo
February 4, 2015
Dear Anzelmi & Papi families,
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing. I am a OF High classmate of hers. I sat tonight and prayed for her and reminisced of our days in school with another classmate of ours. He and I spoke of her quiet yet loving personality. I can picture her like it was yesterday as a young girl, playing with her hair, with this warm smile on her face. I am so sorry she had to leave us this early. However, know you now have a beautiful angel watching over you. May you find some peace in knowing she feels no pain and is in complete peace. She is now with her mom and dad again. Your free Mary..fly high!!! God Bless each of you. Love, Missy
Sharon Strunk
February 3, 2015
My son Damon is friends with Tony. I am very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
February 3, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mary. In addition to being our office manager and the face of Printing Services, Mary was a wonderful person and friend for me being privilaged.
Mary was most proud of her family. Rarely would a day or two pass without hearing a nice story even often involving the family pet cat Sylvester, while always having a caring and attentive ear for others.
Mary was blessed having such a wonderful sense of humor along with so much patience in any situation always being so very helpful.
Last year having the biggest event of my lifetime, Mary was so encouraging and helpful with her wisdom and advice, that other wise without, for me could have made my event so overwhelming.
Mary will be missed by so many who's lives she touched, and will always be in our hearts forever.
I would like to express my deepest heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Papi family offering my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
John Lynch
Angelia Rodney
February 3, 2015
Tommy, Jessica, Tony, Frank, John, and Family. I am so sorry for your loss.
February 3, 2015
Mary will be terribly missed here at the University. She was a wonderful person and helpful to all. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless your families.
February 3, 2015
Mary was always so sweet and easy to talk with on the phone. I know her from working here at the University. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Nancy Laffey, The university of Scranton
February 3, 2015
I am so saddened by this news. I had the pleasure of working with Mary at the University of Scranton and we also attended Yoga classes together. She will be greatly missed. My heart and prayers go out to her family,friends and coworkers in Printing & Mailing Services. She was beautiful, kind and such a gentle spirit.
Sincerely, Diane Lang
University of Scranton KSOM
MLISSA BERTOCKI AQUILINA
February 3, 2015
My heart is sadden to hear of your loss. I will pray for her and her family.
February 3, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Mary. I knew her from working at Lackawanna Jr. College and The University of Scranton. I will miss her wonderful smile.
Love Margaret Hynosky
Wendy Mitchko
February 3, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Mary for 10 years at Techneglas and she was a beautiful person, inside and out. May she rest in peace.
Ann Keeler
February 3, 2015
Mary is already missed here at the university. Mary was always so accommodating and had a heart of gold.
My deepest sympathy to her family.
February 3, 2015
So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Mary was so beautiful and such a sweetheart. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family .....and always know, your great loss is truly heaven's great gain.
Love,
MariAnne Vieira and Family
Ellen Cummings Hovanec
February 3, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jen Pennington
February 3, 2015
My heart and prayers go out to Mary's family, friends and all of the people in Printing and Mailing Services who worked with her so closely. She was always a pleasure to talk with and will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with her. God bless.
Linda Smith
February 3, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Mary was a very kind and caring person to work with. Thoughts and prayers are sent to your family.
Brenda Clarke
February 3, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I met Mary while working at the University of Scranton, she was a kind and gentle soul and I was privileged to call her my friend.
MaryAnn Maslar
February 3, 2015
Dear Anzelmi & Papi families:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Mary from having worked with her at The University of Scranton. She was a lovely lady who always wore a smile and that smile was evident every time she answered the telephone as you could hear it in her voice. She will be missed by all who knew and/or worked with her. May our good and gracious God give you comfort and consolation as you take one day at a time. Sincerely, MaryAnn, CAS Dean's Office
February 3, 2015
Mary... You are going to be so deeply misssed. You were my sister Chrissy's Best Friend is life. May you fly with the angels.
February 3, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mary was a very nice and kind person to work with. Thoughts and prayers...
Gina Butler
University of Scranton
February 3, 2015
I was a friend of Mary's for 15 years at Techneglas and outside of Techneglas. She was a great person and I am shocked by her passing.
Patti Richards
February 3, 2015
I am very saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was a lovely person. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Lorie Smith
February 3, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Mary's passing. I attended purchasing management classes with her at Penn State Wilkes-Barre some years go, and we had such an awesome class. Prayers for Mary and for her family at this very sad time.
February 3, 2015
Your kindness and spirit will live on.
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