Phyllis Protopapa Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 26, 2026, at the age of 85, Phyllis Protopapa (Youngstown, Ohio) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phyllis Protopapa to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Protopapa; and her siblings, Robert Toker, Paul "Zeke" Toker and Charlotte Quigley. She is survived by: her children, John Protopapa (Debbie), Donna Protopapa (Mike Cernigliaro), Debbie Protopapa (Ray Sikora), Joann Douglas (Jason Carmody), Sandy Pulcini (Joe), Barbara Protopapa (Sean Barron), Julie Boyle (Steve), Joe Protopapa (Kathy) and Rocco Protopapa; her grandchildren, Mike, Michelle Protopapa, Samantha (Tony), Marilyn (Brian), Page Douglas (Abby), Carter, Jacob Boyle, Ana and Jackson Protopapa; her great grandchild Luca Furano; and her siblings, John "Butch" Toker (Alberta), Nancy Pfund and Carol Testa. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Phyllis's name to COTA.org/COTAforTeam.JacobB or by check to: Children's Organ Transplant Association, 2501 West COTA Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47403, Please reference Team JacobB.
