TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for PAPA, ANGELO "JUTZ"   

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La.

Died: Sunday, April 27, 2014

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PAPA, ANGELO "JUTZ" 
April 27, 2014

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Angelo "Jutz" Papa, 94, of Schriever passed away on April 27, 2014. 

He was a loving father, a proud grandfather, great-grandfather and a devoted 
husband to his wife of 60 years, Dolores Leboeuf Papa.

A memorial visitation will be from 8am until funeral time on Thursday, May 1st 
at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A military memorial service at 11:00am with 
religious service to follow will be held at the funeral home. 

Burial will be held at later date.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Leboeuf Papa, his three children, Byron 
Anthony Papa, JoAnn Marie Sullivan, Randy James Papa, daughter-in-law, Tiffany 
Galliano Papa, and cherished grandchildren, Demi Papa, Skyler Papa, Scott 
Sullivan, Steven Sullivan, Tyler Hayes; and his great-grandchildren, Aleah 
Sullivan, Dylan Sullivan and Chloe Layman. He is additionally survived by his 
brothers Nicholas "Nick" Papa, Louis "LJ" Papa, sister, Rosemary Papa Bourgeois 
and one other brother. Jutz was preceded in death by his father, Vincenzo Papa, 
and his mother, Justin Tardo Papa as well as his brothers, George, Charley, 
Sam, Vincent Papa and sisters, Anna Mae Papa Totina, Sarah Papa Gabb, and 
Lucille Ann Faucheaux Papa.

He was a World War II veteran, serving with the 6th Armored Division in the 
United States Army and was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry 
and intrepidity in action. He additionally received the American Defense Medal, 
Eameto Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Jutz always made others feel comfortable with his warm smile and wonderful 
sense of humor.

He was admired for his knowledge in so many areas: a bartender Ð which he 
termed "mixologist" Ð for over 60 years, a carpenter, and a practicing 
gunsmith. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the sunshine, quiet waters and 
loading up ice-chests full of fish until he reached the ripe old age of 92. 
This was the joy of his life - along with spending time with his family and 
many close friends.

Jutz was blessed with close relationships with his children and grandchildren, 
but it was his wife of 60 years who brought him the greatest comfort and joy 
throughout his life's journey. Jutz and Dolores, whom he always referred to as 
"my baby," still held hands each day until his last. Jutz graced this earth 
with his beautiful spirit and touch the hearts of everyone he met. He will be 
fondly remembered and dearly missed.

Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

World War II veteran 
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