Thomas J. Papa

Thomas J. Papa, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Community Hospice.

Thomas was the son of the late Salvatore Papa and Josephine Papa.

Thomas was an avid private pilot, had a penchant for travelling and was an alumnae and patron of Siena College. Thomas enjoyed singing along to old jazz standards, watching turner classic movies and reading a collection of assorted business magazines. He loved checking the stocks, going to Turning Stone Casino, and watching Seinfeld until he choked from laughing.

In spite of Tom physical limitations, he was a brilliant man who continued to push thru life regardless of the obstacles he encountered. He will be miss by all that knew him

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Melissa Papa, his son-in-law, Michael Morehouse, siblings Francis (Joe), Charles (Doris), Anthony (Terry) and Salvatore (Elaine),Joe (Chris).

Thomas is survived by his daughter Tracey Morehouse. He is the grandfather of Spencer William, and Taylor Melissa Morehouse. He is survived by numerous nephews and nieces, great nieces and nephews. Brother Angelo (Marlene) Papa, John Papa (Peggy deceased), Mary Enslin (Victor deceased).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday December 30, 2015 at 10:00 am at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, NY. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, New York on Tuesday December 29, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Interment will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont, NY.

The family wishes to thank Jim Lawerence, Vince Viscanti and Caron Galusha, "his body guards", for the last 4 months for their protection and humor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the at Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or on –line @www.parkinson.org/?