Anna Coppola Papa, 95, of North Branford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16th, 2023, at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Papa, Sr. Anna was born in East Haven on February 7, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Gambardella Coppola. Mother of Carol A. Degley, Joseph C. (Nancy) Papa, Jr. and the late Margaret E. Chiaraluce. Grandmother of Lawrence Degley, Christopher, Mathew and Adam Papa, Eric Chiaraluce. Mother-in-law of David R. Chiaraluce. Sister of Betty Streeto, James Coppola, Anthony Coppola (Phyllis) and the late Marie LaFogg, Ralph Coppola, Rose D’Amato, Margaret Canna, Joseph, John, Salvatore, William and Harry Coppola, Helen Lickteig. Sister-in-law of Barbara and Gloria Coppola. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Anna attended Gateway Community College, had worked in the purchasing department for Grand Light, was a member of the Jolly Timers, the Sages Women Club, and the Red Hatters.The visiting hours will be Tuesday, March 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. www.northhavenfuneral.com
Anna, you were the greatest neighbor and friend. We have so many wonderful memories….rest in eternal peace. Love, Mark and Linda
I will always remember and cherish our many, many times we spend talking and sharing thoughts and laughter. May god hold you in his arms as you have held many in yours. A most loved and wonderful mother, friend, neighbor and my sister. Rest in peace Anne with your family now in heaven. God take care of you now.❤️❤️
Your sister Betty
“Lifeboat Anna” was so much fun to swim with in the pool. She would stand in 3 feet of water with 2 life vests on and tell us not to splash! The neighborhood kids really enjoyed that! She was a woman full of love and will be missed.