Robert Charles "Bob" Rupp

Robert Rupp Obituary Boardman - Robert "Bob" Charles Rupp, 83, of Boardman, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, June 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 3, 1941 in Youngstown, the son of Sidney and Florence (Bauschatz) Rupp and was a lifelong area resident. Bob was a 1959 graduate of South High School. He was employed as a paramedic with American Ambulance and then in July of 1969, he joined the Boardman Police Department as a patrolman. Bob then worked his way through the ranks and became a detective in April of 1975. In October of 1986 was honored to be named Lieutenant. He took so much pride in his work, that after retirement he re-entered the work force as a Bailiff with the Mahoning County Courts for many years. He served under the late Judge Evans followed by Judge Houser and officially retired in 2020 under Judge Scott Hunter. He loved the community and especially the Boardman Police Department that he took dignity and pleasure in serving. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #43 and Poland Presbyterian Church where he enjoyed being an usher on Sunday mornings. On weekend mornings, the door was always open and Bob loved having coffee with his buddies and looked forward to having a great morning breakfast. He loved playing games of chance and making trips to the casino. He was gentle and patient who had the best words of advice for anyone seeking guidance. Bob was the most determined man who dedicated all of his hard work to provide for his family who meant the whole world to him. Bob leaves behind to hold onto his precious memories his wife of over 47 years the former Deborah Allen whom he married October 9, 1976, his children Heidi Logan, David Rupp, Erin Rice, Tara Arthur Larrick, and Sydney (fiancé Andrew Buonavolonta) Rupp, his brother in law, Russell Allen, his sister in law, Amy (Ed Gentile), and his nephew Michael Burks.He also had three grandchildren Lauren, Hannah, and Hailey, along with many dear friends. Besides his parents, he was proceeded in death by his son Richard Rupp, and two sisters Donna (George Burks) and Betsy (Eddo) Matuszak. Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman. Funeral services will be held privately for Bob's family. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Boardman. Bob's family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the entire staff of Traditions Health Hospice for all of the care and compassion they've shown to Bob and his loved ones. In lieu of flowers, the family would like any donations made to the Fraternal Order of Police #43, P.O. Box 3236 Boardman, OH 44513-3236. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Bob's family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Charles "Bob" Rupp, please visit our floral store.