Gina Marie Papania

Gina Marie Papania passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born on February 22, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Anthony F. Papania, Sr. and Rosalie Richards Papania. She was a lifelong resident of Arabi, Louisiana. Gina was the beloved sister of Anthony F. Papania, Jr., Joel Papania Mastio, and the late Robin Papania. She is survived by a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 2320 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA, on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 11:00 am. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. A private interment will immediately follow the Mass.

Deep appreciation and thanks to Gina’s employer, the Popeye’s organization, her supervisor Adrian Perkins and her many associates at Popeye’s, whom she loved. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Our Lady of Prompt Succor St. Vincent de Paul” at 2320 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043, or to St. Bernard Battered Women’s Program, Inc., c/o Gail Gowland, Director, P. O. Box 7, Arabi, LA 70032. Arrangements were handled by her beloved cousin, Susan S Bloom, and entrusted to NEPTUNE SOCIETY OF NEW ORLEANS, 3801 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA.