Obituary of Joseph A. Papa, Sr.

PAPA - Joseph A. Sr., of Islip Terrace, LI on July 11, 2017. Proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. Retired engineer from Grumman Aerospace. Beloved husband of Blaise Papa. Devoted father of Daniel, Vito, Joseph, Jr. and his wife, Susan. Cherished grandfather of Samantha Person, Angela, Joseph III and Daniel II. Dear great grandfather of Rylee Person. Loving son of the late Daniel and Catherine Papa. Fond brother of the late Vincent, Frank, Mary, Sebastian, Daniel and John. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 mile west of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter's the Apostle R.C. Church, Islip Terrace, LI on Friday at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting Thursday 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM