Miss Pappalardo was born March 31, 1950 in Queens, NY. She is the daughter of the late Louis and the late Eleanor (Thayer) Pappalardo. She is survived by her brother Neil(Sharon & the Late Carol), Karol Cannizzo DeMatteo(the late Christopher DeMatteo) and Linda Palminteri(late Thomas). Cherished by her nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She was a founder and Program Director of the LI Center for Independent Living. A Graveside Service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday,12 pm, November 4, 2015 at St. Charles Cemetery, 1 Conklin St, Farmingdale, NY In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to Educated Canine's Assisting with Disabilities, PO Box 251, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 or Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 5 Dakota Dr., Lake Success, NY 11042