Vanessa Annette Papotto entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2019 after a 7 year battle with cancer. She was born on February 8, 1954 in Quantico, Virginia to parents George and Janice Papotto. Vanessa was a graduate of Roseville High School and moved to Sacramento soon after. She graduated from Heald Business College and began a long career with the State of California.
Vanessa worked for the Department of Real Estate for over 35 years and retired in 2011. She was a hard-working employee who dedicated herself to making the DRE a better place and developed many life-long friendships with her co-workers. Vanessa was a masterful seamstress who enjoyed sewing anything for her friends and family, and her amazing costumes were fit for Broadway. She enjoyed traveling, lunch dates with her friends and family gatherings. Mostly, she loved devoting her time volunteering at St. Mary’s Parish and sharing her faith with others.
She is survived by her mother, Janice Papotto; brothers George Thomas, Jr., and Joseph and his wife Jenine; sisters Alisa and Teresa all of California, and Gina Martin and her husband, TC, of Nevada; nieces and nephews Mathew Papotto, Juliana Martin, Courtney Strouse-Long, Zac Strouse and Shelby Strouse. She is preceded in death by her father, George Thomas Papotto, Sr.
Memorial Mass will be at 11:30a.m. on Monday, July 8, at the church followed by a gathering celebration in the church hall. Private interment will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Nicoletti Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. Mary Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.
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