Obituary of Bruce J Papa

Bruce J. Papa passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Glen Hill Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was 61. He was the son of the late Bruno A. and Avril E. Smith and Papa, born on January 8, 1953 in White Plains, NY. Bruce was a graduate of Mamaroneck High School he later moved to Claryville at the age of 19. He as the Past Chief of Calryville Fire Department; he had a passion for Bass fishing and the many tournaments he entered. He would initiate many tournaments for fishing and snowmobiling. He was a member of the Snowmobile association. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend to all that knew and loved him; he will be deeply missed. He is survived by his brother Barry Papa and his wife Eve, his nieces and nephews Shannon, Brendon, Christopher, Rachel, Stephanie and Zachary and a host of friends. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52 Woodbourne, NY 12788 from 2-4 & 7-9:00pm., there will be a Firematic Service at the funeral home at 7:30pm. A funeral service will be held at the Claryville Reformed Church 946 Claryville Rd, Claryville, NY 12725, on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at the Claryville Cemetery. Donations in Bruce’s name can be made to the Claryville Fire Department 1500 Denning Rd Claryville, NY 12725 or Claryville Reformed Church 946 Claryville Rd, Claryville, NY 12725. Arrangements were under the direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information please call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com.