Sterling H. Rapposelli, Sr. of Perryville died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Harford Memorial Hospital. He was 89. As a World War II Veteran, he was proud to serve his country as a member of the United States Army. Mr. Rapposelli retired from Amtrak as an Electrician’s Foreman after 44 years of loyal and dedicated service. To his coworkers he was affectionately known as “Rappy”, and was proud to be the first Italian-American promoted to Foreman at the Wilmington Railroad Shops.
He took great pride in being able to say that he designed and built his family’s home. He loved gardening and was known for growing the best and biggest tomatoes in town. He always worked hard and encouraged his children and grandchildren to follow the example he set, and take pride in their work. Mr. Rapposelli was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Ida (Sacco), his children Dominic Rapposelli and wife Mary Ellen, Carmella Roth and husband Jim, Lisa Holman and husband Phil, Tom Rapposelli and wife Karen, Sterling Rapposelli, Jr. and wife Tish, and his grandchildren Jim, Stephanie, Dominic, Erin, Joseph, Jennifer, Matthew, Angelina, Sterling III, Emily, Taylor, Thomas, and Calla. He is also survived by his brother William Rapposelli and wife Ann, his sister-in-laws Gina DiPilla, Mary Ann Rapposelli, Helen Rapposelli, and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Dominic and Theresa (D’Andreamatteo), and his brothers Silvestro and Rocci. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 810 Aiken Avenue, Perryville, on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 11 a.m., where family and friends may visit from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Perryville, MD, in care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766. Comments are closed.
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