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Blanche Rappa Obituary
Blanche N. Rappa, 81, of Seymour, peacefully entered into eternal rest on early Tuesday morning, July 30, 2013, at Gardner Heights in Shelton. She was the beloved wife of the late Virgil Rappa. Mrs. Rappa was born in Derby on August 11, 1931, daughter of the late Erich and Blanche Richter Neumiester. She grew up in Shelton, lived most of her life in Seymour, retired to Hobe Sound, FL in 1992, and following her husband's passing in 2003, returned to Seymour. Blanche was employed as a registered nurse for Dr. Robert Lanzi in Orange for 20 years and enjoyed quilting and crossword puzzles. She is survived by a loving and devoted daughter, Tracy A. Rappa (JoAnn Sardo) of Seymour, a loving son, Richard Rappa (Lisa) of Jupiter, FL, a sister, Carol Moylan (Robert) of W. Hartford, CT, two cherished granddaughters, Laura Crocker (Justin) and Kari Rappa of FL, two great-granddaughters, Haley and Grace Crocker and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Friday August 2, 2013, from 4-7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Saturday, friends and relatives are invited to attend her funeral at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 186 Coram Avenue in Shelton. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Shelton. The family sends a heart-felt thank you to the nurses and staff of Gardner Heights Elm Unit for their wonderful care. To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Blanche Rappa
Peter & Jean Vaccaro
August 4, 2013
So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. Enjoyed our many lunches together.
RIP Blanche, you will be missed.
I will always remember our family picnics! <3
Vikki Ronnau
August 4, 2013
Tracy and Rich, I am so sorry to learn about your mom. Spending time with you all, during Halloween parties and our family picnics each year, are the best memories I have. I am glad Uncle Dick and Auntie Blanche are together again.
Mike Alterio
August 3, 2013
Tracy,
Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
sandra mettlach
August 3, 2013
Blanche,
Many blessings and much love go with you on your new journey.
Love you
Sandie
John and Nat Vellturo
August 1, 2013
Tracy Nat and I send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom.You were a wonderful daughter to her. Please give our sympathy to your brother as well
Walt & Judy Palmer
July 31, 2013
We celebrated many Holidays and Hurricanes With the Rappa family. They were very special with lots of good memories. LOVE to Tracy and Rich and their families.
July 31, 2013
A beautiful soul and family, and I'm so glad to be a part of it. I have so many wonderful memories over these past 32 years.
Love,
Lisa
Anthony Vellturo
July 31, 2013
Tracy, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother.
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