Nancy S. Papa, 87, of Utica, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center in New Hartford after a long illness. Nancy was born April 27, 1930 in Utica, the daughter of Vincent and Catherine (Grossi) Toti. She was raised and educated locally and a Proctor graduate, Class of 1948. On October 13, 1951, Nancy married Louis F. Papa in St. Anthony’s Church in Utica. She had been employed with Keybank in Utica. Nancy was a member of the United States Trotting Association as well as the Harness Horse Association of Central New York. She was a communicant of St. Mark’s Church in North Utica, Nancy is survived by her husband, Louis Papa, North Utica; a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Susan Papa, Oneida; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Papa and Raymond Hooker, Los Angeles, CA; three grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, and Brittany Papa. She is predeceased by two brothers, Mike and Vincent Toti. Mrs. Papa’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Mark’s Church in North Utica, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Utica. There are no public calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wilmont Cancer Institute, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642. Arrangements are entrusted to the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., North Utica. The family offers their thanks and heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Butala of Faxton-St. Luke’s HCC as well as Dr. Barr of the Wilmont Cancer Institute for the care and compassion shown to Nancy and her family during this time.