Rapoport, Arnold C.Arnold C. Rapoport, 83, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Isadore and Libby (Cooper) Rapoport. A graduate of Muhlenberg College and Temple University Law School, he was a practicing attorney for many years before being appointed United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, retiring in 2006. He was a longtime member of Congregation Keneseth Israel, Allentown. Mr. Rapoport was an avid collector of antique cars, with memberships in the Classic Car Club of America, Antique Automobile Club of America, Cadillac LaSalle Club and others spanning well over a half century. He was one of the original Das Awkscht Fescht organizing committee members and a founding board member of the America on Wheels museum. Survivors: Son Jed Rapoport and fiancee April Thaler of Macungie; daughter Dana Rapoport of Chandler, AZ; sister Marian Thier of Boulder, CO; longtime companion Marcia Cohen; cousins, nieces & nephews, and his beloved grand-dogs, Kiva & Kato. He was predeceased by his wife Sheva in 2002. Services: Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the synagogue, 2227 W. Chew Street, Allentown, followed by interment at K.I. Cemetery, South Whitehall Twp. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: in lieu of flowers, to America on Wheels, 5 N. Front Street, Allentown, PA 18102; or to the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr., Philadelphia, Pa. 19153.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 1, 2014.

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Paul Jenkins

March 19, 2024

I was a law school intern with Judge Rapoport's Chambers in the summer of 1993. He was a very kind, down to earth person who spoke of his family often, and a great Judge. I don't know if I ever met a Judge with more skill at settling cases than Judge Rapoport. I feel honored to have worked for him. I hope his family family and his Chambers family are doing well.

Helen Nicholas

November 25, 2022

Rest in peace my dear friend. Think of u often. Still miss u! Your friend forever, Helen. a/k/a Auntie Maime!!!!

David Juchnik

November 25, 2021

We think of you often Arnold, and I remember the times when we saw you at my Uncles garage on MacArthur Rd, and I remember driving your old Cadillac convertible to my Uncles garage for repairs. Sadly missed, a wonderful person.
David and Barbara Juchnik - Schnecksville, PA

David Juchnik

November 25, 2020

Arnold was a superb individual, my uncle and father worked on his vintage automobiles for years, he was a great attorney and federal magistrate, we miss him dearly. David and Barbara Juchnik

Helen Nicholas

November 25, 2020

Another year gone. Nick and I think of you often. Good times and great memories. Rest in peace dear friend. Helen and Nick.

DAVID JUCHNIK

November 25, 2019

I first met Mr. Rapoport in 1961 at my father & uncles auto repair/svc station across from the LV Dairy on MacArthur Rd. He was a superb individual, who with his wife Sheva served the community with dignity. I also met his son Jed, a wonderful person. My prayers are with Arnold and his family and one day I'm sure I'll see him again. May God Bless Arnold Rapoport and his entire family. It was an honor and pleasure knowing Arnold and his family. Respectfully, David and Barbara Juchnik, Schnecksville PA.

Helen Nicholas

November 25, 2019

Still miss you my dear Arnold. Think of you often and have many remembrances from you in our home. You were one of a kind! Because of our friendship, I thank you for my pension! Our friendship was special and I learned a great deal about life from you. We were a good team. Missing you. God bless your soul. Helen Nicholas

Sandy Diehl

December 12, 2014

Dana & Jed,
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He was always a pleasure when he came in the office!

December 7, 2014

Jed and Dana,
Your Dad will long be remembered,for he touched many people's lives. May fond memories replace the sorrow of your loss.
I will truly miss him.
Manny Bakis

Mark Worthington

December 5, 2014

Jed and family,
so sorry to hear about your fathers passing.
sincerely,
Mark Worthington

December 5, 2014

Jed & Family,
You have our sincere sympathy on your father's passing. Always enjoyed seeing him at auto events.
Ron & Sarita Witko

Richard Sills

December 4, 2014

I was privileged to know Arnie for many years through our common interest in the antique car hobby, and I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Despite his illness, he was upbeat and optimistic the last time I saw him. He had a great sense of humor, and his wise advice was always valued. He was a first-class gentleman in every way, and he will surely be missed.

December 4, 2014

Dear Jed, Dana and Marion (Cookie)
ACR, Arnold, Judge will be missed by us all. He was so proud of all of you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family for so many years. Will Truly miss his phone calls, his advice, help, humor (I could go on and on) Wish you all well and peace. God Bless

Helen Nicholas

Marjorie Lauer

December 3, 2014

Dear Jed and Dana, Ken and I send our sincere condolences. We both had great respect and admiration for your father. We enjoyed occasionally bumping into him at the Farmers' Market. He was an Allentown institution.

GERRY PROCANYN

December 3, 2014

Jed Dana & family:
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. I will always remember the many hours we spent together working on his many automobile projects. One cannot ever forget his wit and humor.
ACR left a lasting influence on my life and I will forerver be grateful for his love and caring attitude in the many years of our friendship.

David and DEborah Brady

December 3, 2014

Jed and Relatives.........
Just want to express our heartfelt feeling on the loss of your father, friend and relative. Igot to know
Arnie back in the 1970s and over the years our paths crossed and we enjoyed each others' company and conversations. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you.

December 3, 2014

On behalf of the America On Wheels family....it was an honor to know you. On a personal note, your words of wisdom and wit will be remembered. Fondly, Linda and Tom Merkel.

Bobbe (Barbara) Wiener

December 2, 2014

Dear Jed, Dana, and "Cookie,"
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your Father and Brother, Ronnie. May his integrity, wit and affable manner always be with you and bring you solace. I am sure he is with Bud talking about their lunches and the past years and planning somehow to still be lawyers!

Regina Harris

December 2, 2014

Dear Jed and Dana: My condolences to you on the death of your father. I am glad that I was able to visit with him during his last illness. He was a good friend; always a smile and a fanciful quip. He shall be missed.

Teri Sage-Romanishan

December 2, 2014

Jed and Family,

I was very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He was a true sweetheart with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many, many people. I am sure he is already filling his space in heaven with lots of antique cars and toys! May he rest in peace!

December 2, 2014

A good and long time friend...one of the orginal board members of America on Wheels Museum which I serve as President...........A strong believer in the history of our automotive industry and that it be preserved....he will certainly be missed by many of us and our deep regrets to his family. Jack and Rosemary Curcio...........

December 2, 2014

SO SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF ARNOLD C. RAPOPORT. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON. I, MY MOTHER EMILY JUCHNIK, MY BROTHER, RICHARD JUCHNIK, AND MY WIFE BARBARA JUCHNIK SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. THE LEHIGH VALLEY HAS LOST A TRULY GREAT MAN. GOD BLESS THE RAPOPORT FAMILY....DAVID J. JUCHNIK, SCHNECKSVILLE, PA.

December 2, 2014

Arnie was a great man ....Know him when
he was partners with Perkin and Schattenstein,,,He will be missed
Sorry for your loss..Bill Larish

Nancy Roth

December 1, 2014

Dear Jed and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing, he was a good friend and I will miss him. May he rest in peace!

BUTCH BUSS

December 1, 2014

SO SORRY TO HEAR , R I P ,
I SPOKE TO ARNOLD MANY TIMES , MANY YEARS OF TOYS .
GREAT , KIND MAN .
I WILL MISS SEEING AND TALKING TO HIM AT TOY AND CAR SHOWS .

December 1, 2014

to the family of pal good friend arnold he was a super guy god bless carlo Dellatore

December 1, 2014

Our condolences to your family. We will miss our friend Arnold. Carolyn & James Clarke

Bryant Semenza

December 1, 2014

To my Dear Friend, I will miss you; it was a pleasure and honor in working with you and being your friend.
Bryant

Bryant Semenza

December 1, 2014

Dear Jed and Danna
Your Dad was a dear and close friend of mine. I had the pleasure of working with him and being his friend. I will truley miss him. As I told your Dad when I retired, nothing will change and I will always visit him. Well I kept my promiss and it was I who looked forward in sitting with your Dad and just talking about everything. He will be truley missed.
Bryant and Family

Cindy Lambert

December 1, 2014

Dear Dana & Jed,
I send you my deepest condolences on the loss of your Father. He was a great lawyer, judge and friend for many years. His wicked sense of humor always put things in perspective and made me laugh when we worked together at Lehigh County. I will remember him as a wise, fair and gentle soul. Peace be with you.

Jerry Monahan

December 1, 2014

Jed, Dana and Family,
Our fathers were great friends and great men. I also considered your dad a close friend. He was the consummate professional and gentleman. Rest easy knowing that "Arnie" is in a much better place with your beloved mother watching proudly over their family.

Scott & Linda Mitchell

December 1, 2014

Jed, Dana and family,

Your father was a wonderful person and good friend to many people. We always enjoyed being around him. He had a great sense of humor. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your dad, his family and friends.

Keith Greenberg

December 1, 2014

Ronnie, as I new him, was a very close dear friend of our family, specifically my father. He was easily the funniest of all my father's friends. I got to know Ronnie even better several years ago when he married my wife and I. His service could not have been better, a perfect mix of emotion and comedy. Ronnie was an incredible human being and he will be deeply missed.