Charles R. Papa Obituary

Charles R. Papa, 85, died Monday, January 25, 2021. He was the beloved husband for 65 years of Victoria J. (Kabbas) Papa, and son of the late Frank L. and Clara (Sepe) Papa. Charles had resided in Johnston for 62 years, formerly residing in Cranston. He was a tile installer for 60 years, and owner of C. P. Tile Company. Charles was also a night chef at Twin Oaks Restaurant for 20 years. He had served in the RI Army National Guard for 32 years and served with the 152nd Fighter Squadron Crash Recue and with the 143rd Military Airlift Squadron. He loved gardening, wordsearch puzzles, talking on the phone with his lifelong friends, and enjoyed going out to lunch with family and friends. Besides his wife, he leaves three devoted daughters, MaryAnn Carbone and husband, Robert, Frann DiMaio, and Maria Maiello and husband Alfred. He was the loving grandfather of J. Cortney Krupka (Stephen), Victoria Carbone, Giano Maiello, and the late Johna DiMaio. He was the brother of Frank L. Papa, the late Peter, Pasco “Pat”, and Joseph Papa. He also leaves many cherished nieces and nephews, and his beloved dogs, Leelee, Elton John, and Mia.

His funeral will be private. To post a message of condolences, and view the tribute video, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com