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Sophia Rapini Obituary
There will be no calling hours. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday (March 28) at Coe-Genung Funeral Home in Waterloo. The Rev. Laura Calos, pastor of the Waterloo United Methodist Church, will officiate. Spring burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Waterloo.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY, 14432.
Sophia was born July 4, 1924 in Loup City, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank and Sophia Placzek Borys. She attended school in Lyons. Sophia was first employed with Hickok Belt Manufacturing in Clyde, eventually was employed for 20 years with Parker-Hannifin, until her retirement.
She is survived by sons, Cary (Norma) Rapini, Arthur (Suzanne) Rapini, Mark (Mona Rose) Rapini, Duane (Sharon) Rapini; five grandchildren, Christopher (Hanna) Rapini, Nicholas Rapini, Martin (Brianna) Rapini, Traci (Drew) Rogers, and Andrea Rapini; one great-grandson, Nathaniel; brother, Henry (Jeanette) Borys, Lyons and many nieces and nephews.
Sophia was predeceased by her parents; great-grandson, Cole Michael Rapini; brothers, John and Michael Borys; sisters, Dorothy Avery, Kate Borys, Muriel Tuck, Frances Lasch, Josephine Palazzi, Louise Albro, and Rose Naragon; former husband, Arthur J. Rapini.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com.
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Andrea Rapini
March 25, 2015
Grandma, I just wanted to tell you goodbye and I wish there was a phone in heaven. It meant the world to me when I got to talk to you before you had to go and leave us all. I wish we had more time to spend with each other. I know in my heart you are now an angel and you will watch over us all and protect us and guide us in the right directions. I miss you -N- I love you always!! Xoxo!!
The Rogers Family
Traci Rogers
March 25, 2015
Goodbye Grandma, what a beautiful strong woman you were. I wish we had more time with you, I would have loved for Nathaniel to have met you. You will be in our hearts always. See you in about 60 years or so. I know you will watch over us until then.
We Love You,
Traci, Drew and Nathaniel Rogers
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