Obituary - Anton "Andy" Papp

Anton “Andy” Papp 85 passed away on April 30, 2020, after a courageous fight against cancer. Andy graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, received his Bachelor’s degree from The City College of New York, and his Master’s degree  from Hofstra University. Upon graduation, he joined the Smithtown Central School District as an Industrial Arts teacher and later as an Assistant Principal at Nesaquake Middle School and Accompsett Middle School.

On June 20, 1959 Andy married Virginia “Ginger” Jamison of Smithtown, New York, where they lived and raised their three children: Andean (Billy) Pisano of Smithtown, their children, Amanda (Jon) Sieg, and William Pisano, Alicia Papp/Carrano and her son Jay of Smithtown and Anton (Susan) Papp, and their three sons, Benjamin, Sam and Jake of Palo Alto, California. Andy was also blessed with three special greatgrandchildren: Mathilde, Freyja and Alden Sieg.

Upon retirement, Andy and Ginger bought a second home in Cape Canaveral, Florida, which they enjoyed every winter for many years. There, they joined many friends living nearby. Andy loved watching the rocket launches from The Kennedy Space Center. He was an avid reader and always has a story to share! He and Ginger enjoyed many travels, cooking and time with friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children at 12502 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612. Please indicate on your donation In Memory of Anton Papp. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. 

Anton rest in peace. We will all miss you and never stop loving you. 

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of 

Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home of Smithtown