With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Cosmo Papa (Cambridge, Massachusetts), who passed away on March 5, 2022 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his grandfather D. Cosmo of Cambridge; his wife Jane Pisciottoli; his son Eugene; his daughter-in-law Jennifer Yanco; his granddaughter Anna Yanco-Papa (Kevin Braxton); his brother Gennaro James; his siblings-in-law, Claire Hagerty (Condon) and John Pisciottoli (Elaine); his nephews, Robert Bidollo (Susan) of Carol Bidollo and Donald; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kristina Reynolds and Kelly; and also, Michael, Jeffrey, Sean, Erin and Carol Wallace (Jason).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Donovan-Aufiero Funeral Home

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March 17, 2022

Irene Barrett lit a candle

“In loving memory of Cosmo Papa, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Cosmo was such a kind, smart man. I know my dad really enjoyed working him throughout the years. And, I loved our little chats about opera. He will be greatly missed.”

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March 11, 2022

Jeanne Harrington wrote a sympathy message

“The Aprile family is so sad to hear of Cosmo's passing. He was such a nice man and a lifelong, wonderful friend of our father, Gus. Jane, we all have wonderful memories of all the visits at our grandmother's house for the St. Cosmo & Damien parade. Jane, we hope you find peace in all your speciall memories with Cosmo. Love, Jeanne, Dave, Eddie, Susan & Karen”