Carmela (Dellaripa) Pappa, 92, of Hartford, the widow of Frank Pappa, passed away peacefully into the hands of God, with her loving children by her side on Saturday (November 15, 2008). A life long resident of Hartford, born August 26, 1916 she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Antonette Dellaripa. Carmela and Frank started Frank Pappa and Sons Landscaping in 1951. Carmela was a tiny woman of great strength and wisdom and a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She leaves her children and their spouses; William and Frances Schaufler of Vernon, Kenneth and Joanna Seio of Newington, Phillip and Roseann Pappa of Wethersfield, Frank and Marybeth Pappa, and George and Carol Pappa of Newington. She leaves 14 grandchildren, the loves of her life; William, Edward and Michael Schaufler, Kim and Todd Seio, Heather Giangrave, Frank and Phillip Pappa, Paul, Anthony, Nicole and Christina Pappa, Mark Pappa and Melissa Faienza. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren; her step-sister Marie Fiora, and her sisters-in-law Mary Dellaripa and Molly Dellaripa. She was predeceased by her brothers Dominic, John and Victor Dellaripa, John Nesco and her sisters Mary Chiappone and Anna Mazzeo. Carmela's family would like to thank her loving and devoted friends, Eva and Antonia, and all of the caring staff at Hughes Health and Rehabilitation. A special thank you to Dr. John D'Avella for all the extraordinary care he has given to our parents and family over the years. Funeral services will leave Tuesday, November 18th at 9 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield for at 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, Hartford. Burial will be private. Calling hours are TODAY from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carmela's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For on-line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com.
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