Pasquale Papa

Pasquale P. Papa 81, of Jeannette, PA, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born on May 25, 1939, in Boston, Ma., to the late Paul and Margaret (DePasquale) Papa. Pasquale is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Martina (Kuntz) Papa. Loving father of Alma Goveia, Dominick (Debra) Papa, Anita (Sam) Lopez, Teena Papa and step-father of Annette (Chuckie) Fontana Jr.; grandfather of Mario (Sarah) Calderone, Cayla Calderone, Dominic (Devon) Papa, Catie Goveia, Gina Goveia, Neiko Kuntz, Nino Kuntz, step-grandfather of Chuckie, and Isabella and great-grandfather of Morgan, Nolan, Monroe, and L.J. Dear brother of Rose St.Amant, half-brother of Charlene, Gary, and John and brother-in-law of Charlie Kuntz and Lynne Marsolo; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Pasquale was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Joanne, Anthony, Richard, and stepson Arthur Klingensmith III. Pasquale enjoyed playing bocce, shuffleboard, was an avid golfer and loved playing cards. He was a truck driver for over 60 years; retiring from Supervalu, Inc. Pasquale was a member of the Teamsters Local 872, where he was president for many years. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean conflict, belonged to the VFW of Belle Vernon, Jeannette Italian Club, and the Knights of Columbus. The family would like to give a special thanks to Promise Hospice Nurses Kari, Trisha, Karen, Lisa, and Deana, for their unconditional care and compassion, to Chaplain Jason for his prayers and blessing, and special appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Eric Campbell. The family is also grateful for his amazing neighbors Linda Beckwith, Randy Peltier, and Freddie Monstrola. Arrangements entrusted to RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington. Online condolences can be made at www.rjslater.com.