Joseph A. Rappa Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph A. Rappa (Buffalo, New York), who passed away at the age of 93, on October 4, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Joseph find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his wife Arlene M. Rappa; his daughter Jolene Rappa; his mother Mary Rappa; and his siblings, Bennie Rappa (late Antoinette) and Francine Spinelli (late George).
He is survived by: his daughter Rebecca Rappa. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Harris Hill Chapel (8440 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14221). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Wounded Warriors.