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Penelope "Penny" Rappa

1945 - 2022

Penelope "Penny" Rappa obituary, 1945-2022, San Luis Obispo, CA

BORN

1945

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Reis Family Mortuary and Crematory - San Luis Obispo

991 Nipomo Street

San Luis Obispo, California

Penelope Rappa Obituary

A community activist and public servant. She began her activism as a founding member of the SLO Downtown Neighborhood Association, preserving historic homes in the area from becoming businesses. She served as planning commissioner with both the City of San Luis Obispo and County of San Luis Obispo, council member for the City of San Luis Obispo, and board member for the Land Conservancy for SLO County, Penny loved SLO and wanted to preserve its beauty while recognizing growth is necessary and inevitable. She also served as executive director and Restore manager for Habitat for Humanity of SLO County. Later, Penny remained active and volunteered for the Jack House.

A Celebration of Life will take place May 7, 2023, at The Jack House 536 Marsh St. from 2:00-4:00pm.

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Published by New Times San Luis Opisbo on May 4, 2023.

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Pat Crowe

May 5, 2023

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Penny's passing. When I first began volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Penny was the executive director and was so wonderfully caring. My deepest sympathy goes out to her all of her loved ones.

Grace (Tueros) Ashby

April 24, 2023

It is sorrowful news to know of Penny´s passing.
We were dear friends while I was attending PG
schools.What a lovely, intelligent woman.She truly will be missed by so many of us.

Jill Aiello

April 21, 2023

My thoughts and prayers to the Rappa family! Many good times at Ricks golf tournament! Jill Aiello

Diana Galloway

April 21, 2023

I have many fond memories of rafting the Kern River with Penny. She enjoyed the challenge and laughed often. Rest in peace dear Penny.

Rachel Bispo

April 21, 2023

Great Aunt Penny, you are deeply missed by those near & far.
Love Always, Rach

Paula Sardina

April 21, 2023

R.I.P. old friend

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May

7

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Jack House

536 Marsh St., CA

Funeral services provided by:

Reis Family Mortuary and Crematory - San Luis Obispo

991 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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