Anna Maria Craig Papania

She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Craig and her mother, Mary Matassa Craig.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Larry Papania; nieces, Lisa Papania, Kari Franson (Dave), Stephanie Sladek, Angela Noel (Pete), Shannon Butillieri (Chuck), Holly Shaffer (Rob), Justina Papania Shade; nephews, Shawn Papania and Billy Papania (Heather); 4 grand nephews and 4 grand nieces; sisters in-law, Carolyn Seranella (Bobbie Costa), Debby Papania, Cindy Papania, and Carol Papania; brother in-law Bob Sladek .

While at UNO Anna studied in Germany for a semester. She lived and worked on a Kibutz in Israel for a short period some time later. Her last decade-long job was as an Import Specialist for the Department of the Treasury. Previously she had taught a year at a Catholic school. She then worked in the oil fields and in responsible positions in local banks. She played the violin as well as the viola and, after Katrina, Anna took up painting. She taught Catechism at St. Pius and sang in the choir. Many dear friends helped her during her years of illness. Anna was loved by many and will be sorely missed.

Visitation on Tuesday, June 7, 2016

will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home beginning at 5:30pm till 7:30pm.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Pius Catholic Church 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124, on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 11:00am with a visitation before at 9:30am. Interment will follow at Hope Mausoleum.

To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.