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SAMUEL RAPPAPORT Obituary

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SAMUEL, February 8, 2016. A Representative from Philadelphia County; born in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, August 25, 1932; A.B., Temple University, 1954; LL.B., Columbia University Law School, 1957; served, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army (1957-1959); attorney; member, 5th Ward Democratic Executive Committee; delegate, Pennsylvania's Constitutional Convention (1968); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 1971 term and served 6 consecutive terms thereafter.
Beloved husband of Rivka (nee Shnurman). Loving father of David (Elizabeth). Devoted grandfather of Georgia and Josephine. Caring brother of Louis (Linda). Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Wednesday, 11 A.M. precisely, at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St., Phila. Int. Haym Salomon Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at his late residence. Shiva will continue Saturday evening through Tuesday at the home of David and Elizabeth Rappaport. Contributions in his memory made to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), 7925 Jones Branch Dr., Suite 1100, McLean VA 22102
ww.foodallergy.org/donate.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 9, 2016.

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February 10, 2016

I'm sorry that I could not attend Sam's funeral. I very much enjoyed the time I spent with him and was very sorry to hear of his passing.
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Joanne Kershner Spellane

February 10, 2016

Our prayers are with the family and friends of an incredibly kind man.

Susan Germanio

February 10, 2016

I am sorry to hear of former Rep, Rappaport;s passing. He was an honorable man, one whom many legislative employees like myself admired.

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