Carol Sue Lupoli Papa, 67, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Monday May 11, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of the late James A. Papa. Carol Sue was born in New Haven on February 21, 1948; daughter of the late Onofrio M. and Mary C. Lostritto Lupoli. Carol Sue obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Albertus Magnus College. She received her Masters and 6th year from Southern Connecticut State University. Carol Sue was employed by the North Branford Board of Education from 1969 until the time of her passing as a teacher in the North Branford Intermediate School. Carol Sue was a member of the American, Connecticut and North Branford Federation of Teachers. Carol Sue was also member of the Society of the Little Flower. Carol Sue enjoyed community service activities such as making food for the Midnight Run program. Carol Sue is best known amongst family and friends for her love of cooking, reading, but most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. In addition to her beloved children Matthew J. Papa (Nancy E. Valentino) and Charlotte L. Papa (Michael A. Buckley) Carol Sue is survived by her adoring grandchildren Ava Lily Valentino and James Onofrio Papa; her best friend Pamela K. Asmus; her sister- in-law Linda (Edmund Jr.) Falcigno; and her beloved nephews and nieces.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm. At the behest of the Papa family, those who are so inclined may make contributions to the North Branford Scholarship Association, P.O. Box 241, North Branford, CT 06471.
So sorry for your loss, she will be missed by all who knew her.
Charlotte and family, please accept our deepest condolences. Thibking of you!
Charlotte and Matt, My deepest sympathies. I will never forget your mother and her smile that lit up every room she entered.
I am so sorry – she was a wonderful person. Both her and her late husband were my teachers before they got married. I will never forget either of them. I always remember her love for Lady Bugs.
I am sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Mrs Papa as a woman who dedicated her life to teaching and loving her family. She was an amazing woman.
Mrs Papa was an amazing teacher. My condolences to the family. We miss you.
Charlotte and Matthew,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mom. She was a compassionate, kind, intelligent, and delightful person. When my husband passed away she spoke such comforting words to me and my daughters. She is happy with your dad now, believe me. Take comfort in knowing they are both with you in your hearts.
God bless you both. You are in my prayers.
"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love."
~ Leo F. Buscaglia ~
We just want to send our deepest sympathy to the Papa Family. Our son had her for a teacher this year and I know he will miss her.
Dear Charlotte,
On behalf of the staff and students at Brennan-Rogers, I would like to offer our heart-felt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. D.
Charlotte and Matt: Please accept my deepest condolences. I was so fortunate to have been taught by some of the greatest teachers that included both your mom and your dad. Your mom was always positive and never doubted that every student in her class would excell in her lessons and in life. She was a true gem. Prayers for you and your family. Carol was a true blessing for all who had the privalege to know her.