Baldwinsville, NY
Frank R. Papalia, 83, passed away Friday, June 9 after a long illness.
He was born to the late Frank and Mary Papalia in East Meadow, Long Island. Frank's greatest joys and passions in life were his family, students and teaching.
He settled in Baldwinsville and pursued his 3 Master degrees and a CAS at Syracuse University and was one of 37 teachers chosen to study abroad at the University of Madrid.
He met his wife of 56 years, Madeline, in North Syracuse while teaching there. He retired from North Syracuse Schools after 38 years and continued as a substitute teacher for the Baldwinsville, Liverpool and Phoenix Districts where he was known as the beloved "Mr. P".
He was a published author of short stories and 3 novels. He was an adjunct professor at SU in the Higher Education Opportunity Program for 25 years. Frank was chosen by the US Department of Education to rate Schools of Excellence. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and vacationing in Ogunquit, ME each year with Joe and Betty. Frank was a member of the Rose Society, winning many ribbons, and served on several Baldwinsville community boards, including the Village Board. Frank shared his wonderful sense of humor with his students, colleagues and friends.
His most treasured role was being "Pop-Pop" to his grandson.
Frank is survived by his wife, Madeline Angelucci Papalia; daughter and husband; grandson; two brothers and their wives; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial is in Riverview Cemetery.
Source: Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, NY
Frank R. Papalia, 83, passed away Friday, June 9 after a long illness.
He was born to the late Frank and Mary Papalia in East Meadow, Long Island. Frank's greatest joys and passions in life were his family, students and teaching.
He settled in Baldwinsville and pursued his 3 Master degrees and a CAS at Syracuse University and was one of 37 teachers chosen to study abroad at the University of Madrid.
He met his wife of 56 years, Madeline, in North Syracuse while teaching there. He retired from North Syracuse Schools after 38 years and continued as a substitute teacher for the Baldwinsville, Liverpool and Phoenix Districts where he was known as the beloved "Mr. P".
He was a published author of short stories and 3 novels. He was an adjunct professor at SU in the Higher Education Opportunity Program for 25 years. Frank was chosen by the US Department of Education to rate Schools of Excellence. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and vacationing in Ogunquit, ME each year with Joe and Betty. Frank was a member of the Rose Society, winning many ribbons, and served on several Baldwinsville community boards, including the Village Board. Frank shared his wonderful sense of humor with his students, colleagues and friends.
His most treasured role was being "Pop-Pop" to his grandson.
Frank is survived by his wife, Madeline Angelucci Papalia; daughter and husband; grandson; two brothers and their wives; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial is in Riverview Cemetery.
Source: Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, NY
Baldwinsville, NY
Frank R. Papalia, 83, passed away Friday, June 9 after a long illness.
He was born to the late Frank and Mary Papalia in East Meadow, Long Island. Frank's greatest joys and passions in life were his family, students and teaching.
He settled in Baldwinsville and pursued his 3 Master degrees and a CAS at Syracuse University and was one of 37 teachers chosen to study abroad at the University of Madrid.
He met his wife of 56 years, Madeline, in North Syracuse while teaching there. He retired from North Syracuse Schools after 38 years and continued as a substitute teacher for the Baldwinsville, Liverpool and Phoenix Districts where he was known as the beloved "Mr. P".
He was a published author of short stories and 3 novels. He was an adjunct professor at SU in the Higher Education Opportunity Program for 25 years. Frank was chosen by the US Department of Education to rate Schools of Excellence. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and vacationing in Ogunquit, ME each year with Joe and Betty. Frank was a member of the Rose Society, winning many ribbons, and served on several Baldwinsville community boards, including the Village Board. Frank shared his wonderful sense of humor with his students, colleagues and friends.
His most treasured role was being "Pop-Pop" to his grandson.
Frank is survived by his wife, Madeline Angelucci Papalia; daughter and husband; grandson; two brothers and their wives; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial is in Riverview Cemetery.
Source: Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, NY
Frank R. Papalia, 83, passed away Friday, June 9 after a long illness.
He was born to the late Frank and Mary Papalia in East Meadow, Long Island. Frank's greatest joys and passions in life were his family, students and teaching.
He settled in Baldwinsville and pursued his 3 Master degrees and a CAS at Syracuse University and was one of 37 teachers chosen to study abroad at the University of Madrid.
He met his wife of 56 years, Madeline, in North Syracuse while teaching there. He retired from North Syracuse Schools after 38 years and continued as a substitute teacher for the Baldwinsville, Liverpool and Phoenix Districts where he was known as the beloved "Mr. P".
He was a published author of short stories and 3 novels. He was an adjunct professor at SU in the Higher Education Opportunity Program for 25 years. Frank was chosen by the US Department of Education to rate Schools of Excellence. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and vacationing in Ogunquit, ME each year with Joe and Betty. Frank was a member of the Rose Society, winning many ribbons, and served on several Baldwinsville community boards, including the Village Board. Frank shared his wonderful sense of humor with his students, colleagues and friends.
His most treasured role was being "Pop-Pop" to his grandson.
Frank is survived by his wife, Madeline Angelucci Papalia; daughter and husband; grandson; two brothers and their wives; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial is in Riverview Cemetery.
Source: Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, NY
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