WORCESTER___Robert A. Ceppi, 74, of 130 Delmont Ave., died Sunday April 13 in Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., after a long illness.
He leaves his wife of 49 years, Theresa M. (Lapierre) Ceppi, a son, Robert J. Ceppi of Spencer; two daughters, Diane T. Barter of Berlin and Linda M. Warner of Spencer; a brother, Roger J. Ceppi of Worcester; a sister, Elda M. Ceppi of Worcester; six grandchildren; three step grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. He was born in Worcester, son of Joseph and Gemma (Blotto) Ceppi and lived here all his life.
Mr. Ceppi was a glazier for National Glass Co. and then Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., working 45 years before retiring in 1990.
He was a retired Master Sergeant with 24 years of service with the 212th E.I.S. Squadron of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.
Mr. Ceppi was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, and was a life member of Alhambra Council 88, Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of Glaziers and Glassworkers local 1044.He was graduated from Commerce High School.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday April 16 from Dirsa-Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 12:15 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home are Tuesday April 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to UMBF Inc, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Brain & Tissue Bank, 655 W. Baltimore St., 10 - 035 BRB, Baltimore, MD., 21201.