Irene Papa (nee Bonzagni), 82, of Northvale, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George. Cherished mother of Barbara Masterson and husband Walt of Northvale, Lorraine Jones and husband Bob of River Vale and the late George. Dear mother-in-law of Nancy Papa of Dumont. Adored grandmother of Charlie and wife Laura, Jenny, Robert, Danny and wife Isabella, Jimmy, Kevin, John, Nick as well as a loving great-grandmother to Nate and Zach.
Irene was a cashier at Grand Union in Closter for 20 years. She was loved by all her customers. She enjoyed living in Palm Coast and Flagler Beach Florida for many years where she spent time helping others and enjoying the sunshine. Irene spent the last 10 years living at Mill Gardens Assisted Living in Midland Park, NJ.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with burial to follow at St. Raymond’s Cemetery, Bronx, NY.
Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to The Valley Hospital Foundation. www.valleyhospitalfoundation.org . Click Donate Now and choose Hospice Care as the designation.
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Please except our sincere condolences of your families loss of Mrs. Irene Papa (née Bonzagni). May the promise found in God’s word at John 5:28,29 bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time of grief.