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Robert Reap Obituary

Robert R. Reap, 82, of Syracuse, NY passed away on April 16, 2017. Robert served with the US Navy and was employed as a Heat and Frost Insulator with Local 30 for 43 years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church.
Robert was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Kathryn (Kelly) Reap; brother, Thomas, and sisters, Mary, Geraldine and Elizabeth.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy (La Beef) Reap; children, Cathleen (Patrick) Reilly of Rochester, Patrick (Lynn) Reap of Marcellus, Sharon (Timothy) Lazore of Cicero and Robert (Katherine) of Baldwinsville; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10am at St. Patrick's Church, 216 N Lowell Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204. Friends and family may visit from 9 to 10am prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Baldwinsville, NY.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Special Olympics, 6315 Fly Rd., East Syracuse, NY 13057 or a charity of your choice

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Date of Death: April 16, 2017

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Published by in the Syracuse Post Standard from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2017.

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