George Pappal (Popel), 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Northgate Manor in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Bakerton, PA he was the son of the late Stephen and Anastasia (Najda) Pappal.

George was raised and educated in Pennsylvania, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On July 25, 1953 he married Kathryn A. (Simko) Pappal in Dixonville, PA and shortly after they moved to the Niagara Falls, NY area where he has lived until the present time. Mrs. Pappal predeceased him on March 11, 2008. George was employed for over thirty years as a crane operator at the Union Carbide Corp. National Plant in Niagara Falls, NY until his retirement in 1984. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge in Dixonville, PA. George was also an avid golfer, and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.

George is survived by his two children, Nancy A. (Bryan) McKinley of Conesus, NY and Andrew P. (Belinda) Pappal of Niagara Falls, NY and was predeceased by two sons, Infant Richard A. Pappal and Baby Boy Pappal. George is also survived by one grandson Christopher Pappal, two brothers, John Pappal of Indiana, PA and Metro Pappal of Lewiston, NY as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by four brothers, Andrew Pappal, Frank Pappal, Mike Pappal, Charles Pappal and one sister Mary Kostryk.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 6 – 9 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday August 11th at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Stewart Lindsay, O.S.F.S. officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment will be held in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Indiana, PA. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Ste. 6, Williamsville, NY 14221.