MELVIN RAPPAPORT Obituary

RAPPAPORT--Melvin. August 26, 1948-November 5, 2025. Melvin Rappaport, age 77, passed away on November 5, 2025, at Sun City Hospice House in Florida. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Seymour and Gertrude (Kahm) Rappaport, Melvin attended Yeshiva elementary and secondary school in Brooklyn, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Brooklyn College, and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science from City University of New York. He had a long and successful career, first in the Defense Industry, and then in the Financial Services Industry, both in greater New York City. After he retired, he achieved his cherished dream of living in Florida for his remaining eight years. He was a long-time member of MENSA. He loved to sing and dance, and he enjoyed going to comedy clubs, classical concerts, and Broadway shows. He was an expert backgammon player, earning many First-Place trophies at national and international tournaments, as well as the top rank in Go, the Korean Game of Life. He thrived while swimming laps. He was married for nearly 40 years to Nancy (Riess), who survives him. He is also survived by brother Victor Rappaport (wife Shelly), niece Lisa and nephew Michael Rappaport, two Rappaport grandnephews and one Rappaport grandniece, brother-in-law Allen Riess (wife Margaret), three Riess grand-nephews, two Riess grand-nieces, their spouses and children. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Also preceding him in death were parents-in-law Merle and Norma (Haggardt) Riess, brother-in-law David Riess, and sisters-in-law Eileen Riess and Elaine (Riess) Krueger. Mr. Rappaport requested no memorial service, preferring to be mourned quietly in the hearts of the many who loved him. He entertained us all with witty stories and leaves his family and friends with lasting memories of joy and laughter. In lieu of flowers, he asked for donations in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation, Brooklyn College, or the United Jewish Appeal.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 23, 2025.

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