Obituaries

Obituary: Andrew D. Papa, 58

Andrew D. Papa, 58, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Alfred P. Papa of Cranston, and the late Eleanor (DiResto) Papa. Andrew worked for the US Postal Service for the past 29 years. He graduated from CCRI and attended URI. 

Besides his father, he was the dear brother of Sharon M. Papa Rowe, Robert P. Papa and John F. Papa. 

His funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, 1525 Cranston St. Cranston at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Visiting Hours are Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004 Warwick, RI 02886. 


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