Francis J. Rapoza Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Francis J. Rapoza of Fall River, Massachusetts. Francis, born on March 19, 1942, passed away on July 9, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Francis for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Francis’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Rapoza (Pickup) and Frank Rapoza; and his brother Thomas F. Rapoza. He is survived by: his niece Dawn M. Mercer (Tim Mercer) of Somerset, Massachusetts; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Zachary Mercer of Providence, MacKenzie Bourque (Bradford Bourque) of Plymouth, Maxwell Mercer of Swansea, Chase Mercer of Plainville and Cooper Mercer of Somerset, Massachusetts.; Elizabeth and Reese Bourque.
