Eileen Mae Papp

Rotterdam NY: Eileen Mae (Bone-Specht) Papp formerly of Woodlawn Street, Rotterdam passed away March 17, 2016. She was a resident of the Baptist Retirement Community. Eileen was the example of a Great Wife and Mom, always at the side of her husband of 52 years, the late John P. Papp, and devoted mother of Delores Jean Jeffers (RIP), Debra LuAnne McCafferty, and John Michael Papp. She was born in the depression era as the youngest of 4 girls, Lena, Louise, Ethel and Eileen Bone, having later been adopted by the Specht family in the late '˜30's. In 1950, Eileen met the love of her life, John in a movie theater in Manhatten KS., while he was stationed in the Army, it is rumored that she threw popcorn at him to get his attention. They carried their love from KS to NY to set up a home and family in Rotterdam. Eileen was constantly his partner in life, and her love for Family was shown each and every day. Eileen did not work for a living, she made a life for her family. She would easily tell one that being a homemaker was the toughest job in the world. She always had a smile to share, and carried a Wonderful Sense of Humor. Eileen was involved in various activities in support of her Family, she was a member of the former "Broadway Methodist Church," "Mohonasen Music Parents," and "BSA Troop 357 Committee" back in the '˜70's. She was most recently a Lifemember of the "Schenectady County Historical Society."Her favorite at Baptist Retirement was playing BINGO! Eileen is Predeceased by her devoted Husband John (2005) and Daughter Delores Jean Jeffers (2007). She is Survived by her Daughter Debra LuAnne McCafferty (Stan) of Greenville, NY, Son John M. Papp (Kim) of Sharon Springs, NY and Bruce Jeffers. Grandchildren Kelly McCafferty-Schettini (Justin) of Sharpsburg, GA, Cindy McCafferty-Hempel (Nathan) of Scottsville, NY, Lori McCafferty of Queensbury, NY, Justin McCafferty of Guilderland, NY, Paul Chiarello of Glenville, NY, and Nicole Chiarello of Albany, NY. Eileen has also been blessed with 3 Energetic Great Grandchildren, Woody, Hayden and Kylee, as well as literally Dozens of Nieces, Nephews and Cousins from NY, FL, OK, TX, KS, MS, CO, and CA. The Family is indebted to Ellis 6A Wing Nurses and Aides, Baptist Retirement Center H3 Nurses, CNA's, Therapists and Rec Aides for all their Love for our Mom. ALL Friends and Family are invited to call at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, Inc. 1605 Helderberg Ave., Saturday Morning after 9AM at the Home. Funeral Services will be 10:30am at the Home officiated by Karen Smith, Pastor Rotterdam United Methodist Church. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations may be made to the Baptist Rehabilitation Center Recreation Department in Eileens memory. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Troy-Schenectady Road, Niskayuna. Next to the love of her life John.