Rocco PAPALIA

PAPALIA, Rocco

Born in Plati, Prov. Reggio Calabria, Italy on April 14, 1921. Passed away peacefully at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on January 19, 2021. 85 days short of his 100th Birthday. Dearly beloved husband of Anna (deceased). Loving father and father-in-law of Maria and Giovanni Aloisi, Domenico and Maria Papalia, Rosa and Domenico Trimboli, Salvatore and Domenica Papalia, Pasquale Papalia, Anna and Domenico Zappia, Michele Papalia (deceased). Loved and cherished Nonno of 31 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Rocco will be sadly missed and always remembered by all his family and friends in Australia and overseas. Due to current restrictions NO LUTTO please by request of the family. Dad, There are no words that can describe the heart ache that you left behind today. We will love you always. Maria and Giovanni. Dad, Watching you suffer these last few days was heartbreaking. If there was anything I could have done to take the pain away I would have. The only comfort I have is knowing you are together with mum and not suffering. Domenico and Maria. Dad, Thank you for all that you have taught us especially on how to be strong. Love you always, Rosa and Domenico. Dad, When I was young I never imagined living life without you. Now I have to painfully start learning. R.I.P. Salvatore and Domenica. Dad, Mum showed you eternal love until the day she died and your children showed you their love until the day you died. You will always be remembered. Thank you for all the good things you gave us. Pasquale. Dad, When we lost mum I saw a side of you I had never seen before. I fell in love with you Dad all over again and saw the beautiful love you had for your children and grandchildren. Anna and Domenico. To our beautiful Nonno, A strong man and a true fighter. Thank you for all the stories you told and card games you played with us. The memories we shared with you will live in our hearts forever. You are much loved and will be greatly missed but it gives us comfort to know that you are now with Nonna. Love your grandchildren. To our Great-Nonno, What a great privilege to have known you as not many children have the honour of having a relationship with their Great-Nonno. We will cherish you in our hearts forever. Love your great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Riposi in Pace