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Joseph Papista

May 3, 1960 ~ January 10, 2014 (age 53) 53 Years Old

Joseph Papista Obituary

Joseph Papista, 53 of Lorain, Ohio died early Friday afternoon, January 10, 2014 in the ICU of Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain. He was born on May 3, 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Elizabeth (nee: Nemeth) and Peter Papista. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Lorain and the Knights of St. John. Joe is survived by his brother, George Peter Papista of Lorain, his nieces, Misty D. Papista of Southfield, Michigan and Alica Papista of Florida, his friend, Rich Tammaro, the Horvath family and a host of friends. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. The Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.freyfuneralhome.com.

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