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Larry Papay Obituary

Larry Keith Papay SUMMERVILLE - Larry Keith Papay, 68, of Summerville, husband of Laura Marie Papay, died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at his residence. A brief vigil service will be held at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 6 o'clock with visitation following from 6:30 to 8 o'clock. Family and friends are invited to attend his funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 9, 2011 at 11 o'clock at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Avenue, Summerville. Rite of Committal with Final Commendation will follow at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC at 2 o'clock. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses. Mr. Papay was born February 3, 1944 in San Diego, CA, son of Romelle Rice Papay of San Diego, CA and the late James Elmo Papay. He retired as a Tech Sergeant from the United States Air Force with more than twenty two years of service. He served at home and abroad as a Munitions Management Specialist in places such as Germany, South Korea, North Dakota; ending his career here at Charleston Air Force Base. He loved spending his time with family and friends, and had a love of both nature and music. Survivors, including his wife Laura and mother Romelle, are four daughters and one son; Leah Papay of Summerville, Lana Papay Cain of Summerville, Landon Papay of Charleston, Kris Larrabee of San Diego, CA and Tara Ditullio of LasVegas, NV, four grandchildren; Randy, Erika & Ethan, Jr. of San Diego, CA and Drew of Las Vegas, NV, and three sisters; Linda Biesel and Liane Hardy both of San Diego, CA and Leslie McGeary of Bedford, TX. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 6 to May 7, 2012.

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Linda Biesel

May 21, 2012

Still missing my wonderful and precious brother but so happy to share with all how special he was. Larry always made sure that his sisters and mom were a part of his life. We may have lived across the continent from each other but we shared our lives completely. Larry has such a wonderful family and we were blessed to be with them for the funeral. I will miss our fun times but will continue to cherish the memories. Bless all those that loved this sweet man.

Danielle and Travis Loomis

May 21, 2012

We will miss you Uncle Larry...I have such great memories of your visits to San Diego. I could always count on you to be the fun Uncle and when I was younger...I couldnt resist the famous donald duck voice. I am thankful for all the talks we had sitting at the dinner table. You had a gift to get along with anyone and make conversation about anything. We love you and will remember all the great memories!

Derek, Diane, Cody, & Alex Sauro

May 19, 2012

Larry was so good to our family. He took our son Cody for walks all the time to clean up the neighborhood. He would take him to the pool in the summer and was the first to swing Cody around in circles. Larry was like a grandfather to Cody especially since we do not live near family. They seemed to have a very close connection. I will never forget picking Cody up from Larry and Laura's house to find that Larry had put Cody's diaper on backwards. I often looked out the window to see Larry smiling and waving. He was such a special and loving man! We will be sure to share memories of him with our younger son Alex, that did not get the chance to have much time with Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

May 16, 2012

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. FROM JOE AND LORAINE BRAY.

Lamont and Tanya Roper

May 13, 2012

Our prayers and thought go out to you and your family Mrs. Papay. Mr. Larry and you provided a lovely home for my family and I like to think of the work he put into our home as his Sistine chapel. God bless you and your family and again thank you for such a lovely home. Thank you Mr. Larry

Whitney Combs

May 12, 2012

Dear Landon and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Find comfort in the memories you have shared. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 9, 2012

Dear Laura, we are sorry to hear of Larrys' passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leo and Ruth Libby ( Summerville S.C.)

Rina and Tom Price

May 9, 2012

Larry was always warm. loving and caring. He always made us laugh. We enjoyed our time with him. Larry will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Papay family.

May 8, 2012

I am sorry to hear about the lost of Larry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this extremely difficult time.

Ken Driscoll, Summerville SC

Though Alex did not have much time to know you, rest assured he will know of you and the positive influence you had on our family.

Derek Sauro

May 8, 2012

You made such an impact on our little boy. Cody will always remember you and he will always love you.

Cody Sauro

May 8, 2012

Light Show in Charleston, December 2011

Derek Sauro

May 8, 2012

Mr. Larry and Code man resting after a hard days work

Cody Sauro

May 8, 2012

Claire Singletary

May 8, 2012

We enjoyed going out to dinner and plays together over the years. we will miss your laughter and jokes. Ours prayers are with Laura and children.
Claire & John Singletary

May 7, 2012

Larry had a warm youthful smile that always made a person feel at ease to be around him. Heaven has received an amazing spirit. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
-Allan, Jackie, Scott, & Drew Peters

Marilyn Moore

May 7, 2012

Laura, I am sorry to hear about Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.

dad and Drew - April 2010

Tara Ditullio

May 7, 2012

Lisa Bedson

May 7, 2012

Laura, you and your family are in in our thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Larry will be missed.
Lisa Bedson

May 7, 2012

Laura and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We know that Larry loved his family and enjoyed life. May God grant you the peace and comfort that you need. Love, Jack & Mary Parker

Karen Papay Martin

May 7, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. I always loved when he came to visit Grandma when I was a child. He was so much fun!!!

Ross and Mary Moody

May 7, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Larry was such a good man. You all will remain in our prayers.

Richard Kimberley

May 7, 2012

Landon and family, my prayers are with you in your loss. May God comfort you.

Elaine Walton

May 7, 2012

Praying for God's comfort in your loss & all the memories that bring healing in your heartache. Continuing to keep you in my thoughts & prayers.

Ronny & Kathy White

May 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We loved "little Larry" as we called him--he was so much fun to be around and even though we didn't get to see him very often, when we did, it was always wonderful. Take comfort in the wonderful memories you have of this sweet sweet man. Love, Ronny and Kathy (Papay) White

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