Obituary of Charles A. Pape

Charles A. Pape, Sr. Stittville and Florida Charles A. Pape, Sr., age 77, of Stittville and Florida, passed away peacefully, May 27, 2010, with his loving family at his side. He was born June 10, 1932, in Manhattan, NY, a son of Henry and Amelia Smith Pape, and educated in Long Island schools. Charles was united in marriage to the former Kathleen Bonanto, on June 28, 1959, in St. Joseph's Church in Middletown, NY. He was formerly employed at the CNY Psychiatric Center, retiring in 1987; and later owned the "Touch of the Sea" pet store in Utica. Charles proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. Charles is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathleen; two daughters and sons in law, Catherine and David Bird of Rome, and Mary and Craig Bartell of Stittville; three sons and daughters in law, Arthur and JoAnn Pape of Floyd, Thomas and Sue Pape of Floyd, and Charles Jr., and Darlene Pape of Floyd; 16 grandchildren and 3 great granddaughters; and many nephews. He was predeceased by 2 sisters and 2 brothres. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 3:00 PM at the Redeeming Love Fellowship Church, Rte 365, Stittville, NY. Inurnment with full military honors will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida at a later date. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, Rome. Please offer online tributes or light a candle at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com