Richard L. Lapen

1967 - 2024

Richard L. Lapen, 57, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Rich was born on April 11, 1967, in Dover, N.J., to Richard R. Lapen and Carolyn Sue (Phillips) Carothers.
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 30 years, Kimberly (Scarpine); and daughters, Abigail, Rhianna (Drew Jordre) and Meredith. He is also survived by his brothers, Bruce (partner Dineen), daughters, Walker McCall (Matthew Bodenhammer, and son, Milo) and Kiersten; and Jeffery (wife Christine Mershimer) and daughter, Dylan.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1985, and nephew, Harrison, in 2017.
Above all else, he was a dedicated husband and loving father who enjoyed nothing more than trying out any new recipe, grilling for all his girls at home, planning his next hockey game with Abbee, hitting the road for throttle therapy with Rhianna, or traveling up and down the East Coast for his next concert with Meredith. Rich and Kim enjoyed their own throttle therapy and collected innumerable memories and adventures spanning back to their teenage years; anyone who knew them knew that they had unwavering dedication and love for each other.
He had a successful career in telecommunications spanning over 30 years, during which he worked in many facets in the industry, most recently as regional director at Rohde & Schwarz. Over the years, he created many relationships and has an endless global network.
Rich was a man of many talents, hobbies, and interests - never missing an opportunity to learn, a chance to jerry-rig a quick fix around the house, a moment to teach someone whatever new skill he'd just taught himself, or an afternoon of shooting the ish around the patio. He was an avid guitar player and bassist, a die-hard Pittsburgh sports fan, an adventurer who knew no bounds, a craftsman, brewer of beers and backyard bonfires, and, in the most endearing of ways, a jokester. He could always be found behind the lens, snapping photos and capturing memories, as only he could do.
Rich leaves behind an absence even larger than his presence. Kim and the girls will miss him dearly; waffle breakfasts will forever have an empty seat at the table.
LAPEN - The family of Richard L. Lapen, who died Friday, May 10, 2024, received friends and acquaintances to their home from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024. Lipton tea was served in abundance.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to All Within My Hands.
Arrangements were entrusted to STAUFFER FUNERAL HOME.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.StaufferFuneralHome.com.