March 30, 2011
Papa, Xanthoula
Xanthoula Papa, a resident of Roslindale, died on March 29 with her family by her side. She was 92. Mrs. Papa was born in Kalohori, Greece to Sidiris and Vaitsa Apoultse. She was the beloved wife of the late Kyrilos Papa. An extremely strong woman, she liked to stay active by cooking, knitting, sewing and gardening. Her family was her greatest joy and they were devoted to her. She is survived by her two daughters, Alexandra Pappas of Roslindale and Zografa Kallimane of Greece, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Friday, April 1 at 11AM at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 39 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale. Burial in The Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery, Boston. Visiting hours are on Thursday from 6 to 8PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 63 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale.