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Bennie Rapacon Obituary

Sept. 16, 1948 - April 5, 2014

Bennie F. Rapacon, 65, passed away unexpectedly at home. He was raised in Vallejo and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a proud recipient of a Purple Heart. Bennie worked on Mare Island as an insulator and union rep for many years. He relocated to Lassen County in 1995, where he retired from Sierra Army Depot in 2012.

Bennie is survived by his wife, Regina; brother, Chris (Rita); sister, Leslie; sons, Bennie II (Michelle) and Richard; daughters, Talayna, Amanda and Misty; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 10, at the Vallejo Elks Lodge, 2850 Redwood Pkwy in Vallejo. Please bring a dish and lots of stories to share for this friends and family event.

Published by Times Herald Online on May 2, 2014.
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On behalf of The Kilpatrick family,our sincere condolences!Rest in heaven Benny!..say hi to my Dad(Kenny)and Bob T.

Terri Kilpatrick

May 15, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Rapacon family. Friends for 30+yrs, May God give you the comfort and heartfelt love you are needing. Respectfully, Sharon ( Bruce ) , Pryor.

May 10, 2014

On the behalf of the Terrado family:
We are so sorry for your loss. May all of your fond memories of Benny be of great comfort to you. God Bless you all.
Teresa Terrado
(Daughter of Bob Terrado)

May 8, 2014

To all the Rapacon Family. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Such a sad day to know Bennie has passed. We will miss you. God Speed.

Donna & Patrick Folan

May 5, 2014

Rita and family,
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Julie Stratton

May 4, 2014

I remember him and Chris growing up in Vallejo. I am sorry to here of his pasting. I am sure he will be missed.

Rubye Diane (Meyi) Doyal

May 4, 2014

My condolences to the Rapacon family for your loss of Bennie. I have so many fun memories of working with Bennie at the Coronado Inn. Rest in Peace Bennie.

Pamela Hopkins

May 4, 2014

My condolences to The Rapacon Family. It had been years since Bennie and I talked but I was greatly saddened by this news.I think back of the good times that were had in the Friday Night Men's league at Kentwig Lanes back in the '70's and '80's.I was on a different team but I remember he and his brother Chris and Herb on the Kajukenbo Five Team.Travel Well Bennie, The world is now short one good man.

May 4, 2014

Rita Rapacon

May 3, 2014

Rita Rapacon

May 3, 2014

Rita Rapacon

May 3, 2014

Regina Rapacon

May 3, 2014

Regina Rapacon

May 3, 2014

My condolences to the Rapacon family. Bennie will be missed dearly by all the lives he has touched. RIP my dear friend.

Geri Meyi

May 3, 2014

Our brother..our friend. You will be missed, our hearts are heavy.

Chris and Rita Rapacon

May 3, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about your passing. You will be missed. You were a good friend to us.

Donna Paine

May 3, 2014

To the Rapacon family so sorry for your loss. Bennie was an old friend since the days at Franklin, rest easy my brother,until we meet again!!!!....jm

James (Buddy) McNeal

May 3, 2014

To the entire Rapacon Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May Gods grace and our prayers be with you at this time.
Mike & Rosie Gilpatrick and Mom Newman

Rosie Gilpatrick

May 2, 2014

Chris and Rita Rapacon

May 2, 2014

Chris and Rita Rapacon

May 2, 2014

Our prayers go out to all of Bennie's family

Frank & Gail Valenza

May 2, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss Regina. I pray the peace of God and the comfort of God's love to hold you in this difficult season.

May 2, 2014

My heart goes out to all of Bennies family. He was a very special friend and a part of my Life for over 50 years.Until we meet again Brother Ben.

Louis Meyi

May 2, 2014

Chris & Family,
Bennie was a legend in Vallejo, he was a tough guy with a big heart. He made a difference and will be missed.
Kim David Stafford

May 2, 2014

RIP. Jim Easterling

May 2, 2014

MISS YOU BROTHER, BEEN A LONG TIME.. SEE YA SOON.

GEORGE BUIS

May 2, 2014

In honor of my best friend and husband. My heart is heavy without Ben. I miss you big guy!! Your devoted wife, you will always be in my heart.

Regina Rapacon

May 2, 2014

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