Martin A. Papoccia

Martin A. Papoccia, age 83, resident of Sterling, IL; Army Veteran, member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Sterling , passed away on June 8th, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Joanne, nee Tifft; two daughters, Joanne O’Brien and Virginia “Gigi” (James) Owens and five grandchildren, Kathleen and Kiefer O’Brien and Wil, Peter and Hazel Owens. Brother of Edith Datti and the late Fred, Mary Schryver, Tony, Virginia Bass and Martha Leseman; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School and attended St. Ambrose College. He owned the Vilo Club and the Willows Restaurant and Bar. For the past 50 years he was an independent insurance agent providing Life and Health Insurance in Northern IL. A gentleman with a ready smile and a gentle way of going through life. Cherish your pleasant memories of Mart in your heart. A Celebration of Life service will be held in Sterling at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Newman Central Catholic High School, 1101 West 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081, www.newmancchs.org, or to the Hospice organization of your choice. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com