Emma E. Papa

About

Bethlehem Central High School

FUNERAL HOME

Simple Choices, Inc. Cremation Service - Troy

218 2nd Ave.

Troy, New York

Emma Papa Obituary

Papa, Emma E.
DELMAR - Emma E. Papa, 80 of Delmar, died peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Albany on March 25, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Emily (Leggett) Miller. As a young child, she moved to Delmar and was a 1961 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School.
Emma was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph A, Papa. She is survived by her beloved children; daughter, Elizabeth and son-in-law, David Reusswig of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; sons, Mark Papa, and Matthew Papa, of Albany; and the joys of her life, granddaughters, Emily Reusswig of New York City, and Sophie Reusswig of Mechanicsburg. As a child, Emma enjoyed swimming and riding her ponies at the family camp on Warner's Lake. As a teenager and young woman, she spent many summers in Maine with her parents and dear friends. Prior to marriage, she worked as an orthodontic assistant. After raising her children, she returned to work as a medical secretary, retiring in 2016.
In addition to being a devoted and supportive wife and mother, Emma loved reading, gardening, vacationing in Lake Placid, the N.Y. Yankees, and doting on her granddaughters.
Honoring her wishes, a private interment will take place at the Gerald B. H. Solomon - Saratoga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054, or online at https://www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/friends-of-bethlehem-public-library/ (pls note Emma Papa Memorial in note).
Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Simple Choices, Inc.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 30, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Emma Papa

5 Entries

Jean Bangert Reed

May 2, 2023

Dear Dave, Mark, Matthew, Emily, and Sophia,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom & Grandmother. I was grateful for Liz´s phone call. Thank you!
I loved your beloved Mother & Grandmother. I have many fond memories of your Mom & Grandparents as well. I remember ice skating at Herrick´s pond in the evening. I remember going with Emma to Ogunquit, Maine where we climbed the sand dunes and walked Perkins Cove. I had never been to Maine before!
Emma was my Maid of Honor at my wedding. She was one of my most treasured friends! I have attached a picture of Emma helping me get ready for my special day!
She gave my older children fun, childhood memories. Bonnie said she always smelled so good!
I will never forget when Emma got engaged to Joe and they both came to my house to tell me the good news and show me her beautiful diamond ring at midnight! I was in my curlers and nightgown! It is one of my favorite memories!!
Emma was such a blessing in so many ways! One day she made me a cinnamon coffee cake when I came to visit. It was delicious!
Emma will forever be in my heart. If you ever need anything, I am here for you!
I would love to see you anytime!
Sending you lots of hugs wrapped in sweet prayers! Love you all!

Brian R sullivan

May 1, 2023

Mark, Liz and Matt, my sincerest sympathy in your Mom's passing. It's been a long time since I have seen her. I wish you all the best.

Brian (Rowe) Sullivan

Kathleen Thompson

April 30, 2023

Beloved children and grandchildren of Emma and Joe Papa. It is not until we lose those we love that we realize how a life time can slip by so unexpectedly. Your beautiful mother and I were high school friends. I was maid of honor at your parents lovely wedding. I lost my father when I was 15 years old. Your grandparents who had big hearts and took me on family trips to Maine (my first time seeing the Atlantic Ocean) and NYC to see the Yankees play. Your dad and his family were enjoyable and dear people as well. It is with heartfelt sympathy I write you about the loss of your mother. She was a dear and unforgetable cherished friend.
Kathleen (Seymour) Thompson

Charleen Papa

April 30, 2023

My sincere condolences to Elizabeth, Mark, and Mathew. I was at Emma and Joe's wedding and sadly did not see them since. I did have a few phone conversations with your Mom when I was planning a family reunion. Your Dad was my father's cousin. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Charleen

Rudy Zwicklbauer

April 27, 2023

Emma and her parents were our neighbors on Cherry Avenue. My parents sold Mr & Mrs Miller the lot on which they built their home. Emma and I were good friends in high school, although I was two years behind her. We spent afternoons together (I remember when she got her own Princess phone!). I was often a guest at their dinner table and even took a several day trip to Ogunquit, Mainewith them. We lost track over the years and I don´t think I´ve seen Emma in 60 years, but I thought of her often and our friendship. Sincere condolences to Emma´s extended family. RIP neighbor.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results