Angelina Papa, 89, of River Vale, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29th, 2020. Angie was born in the Bronx, NY, where she lived with her parents and four siblings in a traditional Italian-American household. She later met the love of her life there, Bill Papa and started a family. In 1967 Angie and Bill moved to Dumont, NJ where she raised her children, watched them grow and witnessed the birth of seven grandchildren.
Angie’s greatest love was spending time with her family, entertaining guests in her home, and preparing holiday meals for loved ones. She took immense pride in being involved in the everyday lives of her three daughters and grandchildren. Angie spent her days caring for others, which led to a long career in child care working at the JCC on the Palisades and Meadowbrook Elementary School in Hillsdale. Her favorite pastime was taking day trips to the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk, playing games and winning prizes with her two sisters. She cherished time spent vacationing in the Catskill Mountains for forty years with her family. Angie’s most adored hobby was shopping.
Angelina is predeceased by her loving husband of sixty years, Bill; siblings Jennie Merante, Grace Angerano, Marie LoCicero, and Carl Zema. She is survived by her beloved children Maryann Martino and her husband Gene, Linda Consales and her husband Leon and Stephanie Kissane and her husband Patrick; seven grandchildren, Matthew Martino and wife Sandy; Stacey Martino, Vanessa Martino, Steven Consales, Andrew Consales, Michael Kissane and Michele Kissane. All will miss her very much.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, September 2nd from 2-4 & 7-9PM, private cremation to follow. An inurnment and celebration of Angelina’s life will be held at a future date to be determined. Memorial contributions can be made in Angelina’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Autism New Jersey. Masks required for entry into the funeral home.
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