Jacqueline (Papapanu) Coda
February 24, 1951 - October 07, 2024
Visitation: Thursday, October 10, 2024, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., prayer service, 7:30 p.m.; Devlin Funeral Home, Inc., Ross Twp.
Service: Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m.; Devlin Funeral Home, Inc., Ross twp.
Of Ross Township, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Born February 24, 1951, in Pittsburgh, PA. Daughter of the late John and Kathleen Papapanu. Beloved wife of 51 years to Gilbert J. Coda. Loving mother of Krista L. Poloka (Robert), Russell J. Coda (Kristie), Chad V. Coda (Kelly), and the late Carrie Ann Coda. Beloved sister of Robert W. Papapanu (Ruth). Proud grandmother of Owen Poloka (Vienza), Olivia and Alexa Poloka, Brittany Zanella (Brent), Chase, Denver, Ashlynn, Giavanna, Isabella, and Arianna Coda. Jackie was a long time employee at Club Julian, where she made many friends that she loved so dearly. She was a lifetime member of the McKnight Womens Club, where she enjoyed helping her neighbors and friends. She was an avid gardener and loved to share the fruits of her labor with her family and friends. Jackie’s biggest pride and joy was her children and grandchildren. She was an amazing mother who did anything she could for all of them. She loved to show them off to anyone who would listen. Jackie enjoyed hosting Sunday dinners with her husband and children, where any and all were welcome to join. She was loved by all who were blessed to know her. Friends received Thursday, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, with a prayer service, 7:30 p.m., at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills, where services will be held, Friday at 10 am.
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My best friend from grade to high school. So many memories of time spent together.
Your home was mine and my home was yours.
Rest in peace my friend.
I didn’t know Jackie personally but I have gotten to know her son and daughter in law (Russ & Kristie). After reading the messages, she clearly was a wonderful person, just like them. Sending prayers and condolences during this difficult time.
Jackie (&Gill) took great care of my brother as if he were their own son when he needed it the most. She was a blessing to him and for that I am forever grateful. Jackie was the best gardener & the best annual 4th of July party host. She will truly be missed by so many whose lives she touched.
God rest your soul, Jackie, & go enjoy a cup of tea with your mom.
Fair winds and following seas cousin. I regret that time and distance interfered with getting together more often. You were so easy to talk to and will be missed by all you touched. Go with God.
Jackie was always willing to train and help my students do their janitorial internship at Club Julian.
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to her family.
Bob and Sue Heilman
Jackie was more than a member of the McKnight Women’s Club. As one member put it, she was such a FORCE! Jackie joined the McKnight Women’s Club in 1980 and over the past 44 years, she made an incredible impact on our club. Serving as membership chairperson, Jackie knew, and cared about, every member of the club for the past four decades. Her beautifully crafted annual directories helped to keep the rest of us connected as well. Jackie served on the luminary committee and the spaghetti dinner committees. Always a strong proponent of the club doing everything we possibly could for the kids of McKnight Village, Jackie had previously served as a member of the day camp committee, the playground renovation committee, the Run for the Rec committee, and many more. Perhaps most importantly, Jackie was always a calm thought leader, voicing her common-sense ideas about the right path for the club to take in so many situations. In 2011, Jackie was named a Diamond Club Member which is a special honor bestowed by the McKnight Women’s Club for a lifetime of dedication and being a committed citizen who has positively changed the world. I am wondering just how we will manage without her wisdom, her caring heart, her dedication, and her determination.
Coda Family
I was sadden by the news of Jackie. I have wonderful memories of her.
Jackie will be truly missed a beautiful person inside and out. Jackie and her family treaded me and my family as one of their own from day one. the 20 plus years I have known and spent time with her and her family are moments and experiences that I will always look back on and smile. Jackie , I love you and me and my family will miss you dearly.