Loving Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather
Dominic S. Papaianni Sr., age 89, of Belleville, NJ, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 with his family by his side. He is survived by his devoted children, Frank, Dominic Jr., Michael, and Rosemarie; his beloved grandchildren, Haley and Isabella; cherished sisters, Antonette, Cassandra, and sister-in-law Joanne; and neices & nephews, Jenny, Lauren, Elyse & CJ. Preceding him in death were his loving wife of 58 years, Faye; his parents, Francis and Rosemarie; his brother Carl and his sister Antonette.
Dominic grew up in Harrison, NJ where he attended Harrison High. Dominic proudly served in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army and honored his country by serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW Post 493 - Nutley. Dominic retired from Local 11 Ironworkers Union. He always had a smile on his face and loved to kick back and enjoy smoking a cigar under the grapevine in his backyard. He will fondly be remembered for his words of wisdom. His children take comfort in knowing that Dominic is at peace and reunited with his beloved wife, Faye.
The Funeral will be on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 8:30am from the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Center Street, Nutley.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30am, at Holy Family Church, Nutley.
The interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), www.heroes.vfw.org