SCHENECTADY – Margaret Papa, 90, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady.
Margaret was born on July 21, 1922 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Donato and Angeline M. (Pizzolo) Lofrumento. She was a clerk for the NYS DMV in Albany for many years before retiring. She enjoyed cooking for her family, traveling to Cape Cod, crocheting, but most especially spending time with her family.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Samuel F. Papa; her loving daughters, LaRaine R. (John) Toth and Diane (Gerald) D'Alessandro; her cherished grandchildren, Daniel Toth, Gerald John D'Alessandro, David (Renée) Toth, Jodi (Sean) Cataldo, and Nicholas (Crystal) D'Alessandro; her cherished great grandchildren, Isabelle, Samuel, Donovan, Ava, Amelia, Tyler, Shelby, and Sarah; and her niece, Donna (Mickey) Fusco. She was predeceased by her sisters, Theresa Barbuto and Rose Gabriel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady. Entombment to follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Margaret.