James Vincent Rapp

James Vincent Rapp obituary, Syracuse, NY

James Vincent Rapp

James Rapp Obituary

Visit the New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Syracuse website to view the full obituary.

James Vincent Rapp, 61 of North Syracuse, NY, passed away on May 18, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1963 in Syracuse, NY to Donald V. Rapp Sr. and Ann M. Rapp.

 He was a locksmith at Fradon Lock Co., Syracuse, NY. He also was a bus driver for First Student. 

He is survived by his parents; sons, Ryan, Alex and Jarrett; siblings, Thomas Sr., Donald Jr., Matthew, Jeff, Heather and several nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 4-7pm. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals on May 23, 2025 at 10am. Burial will follow at North Syracuse Cemetery, North Syracuse. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Francis House, Syracuse, NY or Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Syracuse, NY.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Syracuse

705 North Main Street, Syracuse, NY 13212

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