Anthony Joseph Rappa Jr.

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Anthony Joseph Rappa Jr., 51, of Henderson, North Carolina, passed on peacefully January 25, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Vonnie (Heise) Rappa, and the father of three beautiful children, Laura, Charles, and John.

Born and raised in Warwick, RI, he was the son of Anthony Joseph Rappa and the late Shirley Louise (Frye) Rappa. Anthony will be remembered for his gentle nature and kind spirit, his sense of humor and love of conversation. He enjoyed making friends wherever he went, loved keeping in touch with everyone, and was always a faithful member of his local parish. He will be missed by many, and was loved by all.

He was the loving brother to Jack Rappa, Sandra DiMascolo, Robert Rappa and Paul Rappa. He was preceded in death by his dear sister Mary Andreason.

Services are being held at Anthony's hometown parish in North Carolina. Friends are welcome to join the family in a memorial mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Catherine's Church in Warwick on Sunday, February 7, 2016.