Gary Papa In Memories. Gary Papa Dies

Gary Papa In Memories. Gary Papa Dies

Gary Papa, 54, Action News sports director died today, more than five years after explaining to viewers that Gary Papa was losing his hair due to prostate cancer.

Gary Papa was a sportscaster with WPVI-TV in Philadelphia joined 6ABC in April 1981 as a weekend sportscaster.

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“Gary Papa is a wonderful person, full of life, full of energy, full of love for his family and his coworkers. We’re all going to miss him terribly. Gary Papa fought the battle as well as he could, but he couldn’t fight any longer. He’ll stay alive in our hearts and in the viewers hearts.” said Cecily Tynan, the Meteorologist.

Gary Papa died on June 19, 2009 at 2:57 pm at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, aged 54. Gary Papa is survived by his wife, Kathleen, and his two sons Nathaniel and Tucker.

Condolences to Gary Papa’s family from LimauAis News Crew. May God Bless Gary Papa and Family