Joseph A. Rapier Sr.

Joseph A. Rapier Sr. obituary, Forest Hills, PA

Joseph A. Rapier Sr.

Joseph Rapier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wolfe Memorial, LLC on Aug. 23, 2022.

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Born in Brooklyn, NY, and formerly of Orangevale, CA, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Petersburg, VA. Father of Joseph A. Rapier, Jr. (Sarah Siahaan) of Philadelphia and Christopher Rapier (Deena Blumenfeld) of the North Side. Also survived by 3 step-children, 2 grandchildren, and 2 step-grandchildren, as well as his wife of 24 years from whom he was separated. Joe s military service was very important to him and he retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. He loved his dogs and his friends. Private burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial gifts may be given to the American Civil Liberties Union, www.aclu.org.
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November 1, 2022

Vera Alvarado posted to the memorial.

September 19, 2022

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August 28, 2022

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Vera Alvarado

November 1, 2022

Joe was more than a friend to our family, he was a family member to us for over 40 years. He was dearly loved by all of the Rudy Alvarado family in San Antonio, Texas. I had been trying to get in touch with him since he left San Antonio in late june or july and I sensed that he was gone. We extend our condolonces to the Rapier family. Our hearts are broken by the loss of Joe whom we desrly loved. We will carry him in our hearts forever. Love, Vera Alvarado and family. P.S. we just saw the obituary this evening 11/1/22

Bernadette Hicks

September 19, 2022

I was a substitute secretary for the Catholic Church Joe worked as the business mgr. He had a great sense of humor and we shared some amusing stories of growing up in the northeast. I am originally from Phila., so we enjoyed teasing w/the dry humor of easterners.

Monica Rich

August 28, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. He was a great friend and mentor.

Monica Rich

August 28, 2022

I´m so sorry for your loss.
He was a good friend and mentor to me. He will be missed.

Kathy Benninger

August 24, 2022

Chris,
My condolences to you, Deena, Elaine, and Owen on the death of your dad.

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