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FRANCIS REOPELLE Obituary

Francis (Bosco) Reopelle Was born in Red Lake Falls, MN July 24, 1931. He died Jan. 24, 2011 while wintering in AZ. He had resided in Washington State for 68 years. He loved the outdoors and music. He was retired from Tacoma Longshoreman's Union Local 23. He was a professional musician and singer, and played right up until the day he died. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Violette, four sisters, Doris Purvis of Lynnwood, Cecil of Ephrata, Joanne Miller and Sharon De Forrest of Tacoma, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert and Ken. A memorial is planned in the spring.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for FRANCIS REOPELLE

6 Entries

February 22, 2011

Aunt Vi, im so sorry to hear of Uncle Boscos passing, I have very fond memories of the both of u com ing up to new york to see my mom, pat and dad jim, the singing and camping with him will asways be remembered. May he rest in peace. love nancy Mackiewicz (Nesselbush) belmont , NY

Sheri & Frank Bertucci

February 17, 2011

Sharon & family, so sorry to hear of your brothers passing.

Tim & Val Timmons

February 17, 2011

Doris and Family sorry to hear that Bosco passed away our prayers are withyou
Our family ties go back a long time.
Tim & Val Timmons

JENNY AND MARION ROOT

February 15, 2011

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BOSCO'S PASSING.
OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS.

Kris Root

February 15, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Karon Sartain

February 15, 2011

Vi, Shirley called us to tell us about
Bosco, and we were shocked, He lived good life, and enjoted every bit of it.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
I'll be seeing you at the post office
in Brinnon.
Jim and Karon Sartain

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