FALL RIVER - Joseph J. Rapoza, 86, of 34 Whipple St. Fall River, died Friday in Fall River at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the Husband of the late Elsie (Pontiff) Rapoza. He was the father of Madelyn Dore of Fairhaven, Nancy Jones of N. Carolina, and Elizabeth Bearse of Somerset. The Brother of George Rapoza of Fall River and Antone Rapoza of Bristol, RI, 3 Grandchildren and Several Nieces and Nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary Medeiros, Margaret Cabral, and Deolinda Borges.
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Manuel J. Rapoza and the late Margaret(Medeiros) Rapoza. He was a resident of Fall River all of his life. Before retiring in 1981, he worked as a Meat Cutter for Trucchi’s Market in Taunton. He also worked in the Taunton area for other markets. He was an Army Air Corp Veteran of World War II, where he served during the war with his four other brothers.
His Funeral service will take place in the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 North Main Street on ???day at ? A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. CALLING HOURS ARE OMITTED
In lieu flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701