Joseph M. Papania

PAPANIA, Joseph M.

Age 76 of Fairfield, formerly of Lockland, OH, passed away December 11, 2024.  He was born December 23, 1947, in Cincinnati, OH the son of Joseph Anthony and Christabel Rae (nee Huff) Papania.  Joseph was self-employed in the Vending and Catering Business.  He enjoyed nothing more than golfing, working on cars for the car shows with friends, and being surrounded by his family and friends.

He leaves behind:  his beloved wife, Judith A. (nee Renner); devoted children, Amy Jo Papania and Keith J. (Angela) Papania; Loving grandchildren who called him PaPa, Emma, Seth, and Evan Papania; Brother Gregory Papania; and many more family relatives and special friends.  Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Sandra (Otto) Neiert. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends 5 p.m. – until time of memorial service (6:30 p.m.), Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, OH   45014 with Pastor Cecil Day officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and/or the Larry Reynolds Car Show c/o Serenity Baptist Church, 9000 Cox Road, West Chester Township, OH   45069.

Condolences may be left at www.avancefuneralhome.com

American Heart Association
PO Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284-0692
Web: http://www.heart.org

Larry Reynolds Car Show / Serenity Baptist Church
9000 Cox Road, West Chester Township OH 45069
Tel: 1-513-779-9400
Web: http://www.serenitybaptistchurch.org