With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tanya Lofton-Pappillion, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, on May 2, 2025. Tanya was born on May 20, 1969, in East Meadow, New York. She was the cherished daughter of Marie Lofton and the late Jasper Lofton. Tanya is survived by her loving mother, Marie Lofton, and her devoted husband, Rico Pappillion. She is also survived by her siblings: Marion Lofton, Jimmy Lofton-Thomas, Yvonne Renee Wilson, Jackie Lofton and Ivy Gross. She leaves behind a large extended family who loved her dearly, including her aunts and uncles: Stella and George Ealy, Esther Ford-Gilbert, James Ford, Rosa Stevenson, Betty Wylie, Catherine Cleveland, Jack Lofton, and David Lofton. Tanya will be deeply missed by her cousins Denisha Hill and Devina Ford, her nieces Shatoya Shanay Lisman, Raynisha Davis and Briana Lofton; her nephews Raquan Little-Gavins and Christoper Nelson. She also leaves behind her great nieces Rey’Mya “Muf... View Obituary & Service Information