Benjamin A. Rapuano Jr., 65, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at his home. He was the beloved husband of 37 years to Veronica Janiszcak Rapuano. Benjamin was born in New Haven on April 3, 1954 and was the son of Rita Bontatibus Rapuano and the late Benjamin A. Rapuano Sr. He had worked as a custodian for the City of New Haven for many years. “Captain Ben” also used to charter fishing boats and fishing was his greatest passion. Father of Amy (Peter) Shanks. Peepaw of Bailey and Jordan Shanks. Brother of Karen Leonetti, Lisa Richau, David Rapuano and the late Gina Rapuano. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandparents Joseph and Antoinette Bontatibus, Sophie and Benjamin Rapuano
Family and friends are invited to go directly to All Saints Cemetery office, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Saturday morning June 8, 2019 at 11:00 for a celebration of Benjamin’s life. There will be no visiting hours. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Dear Rapuano Family,
My deepest condolences to your family, never forget God cares for you. He will comfort you if you continue to rely on him. The Bible has a wonderful hope 1 Corinthians 15:26 says “And the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing.” Jehovah God promises to eliminate all the suffering, and death we see today. As well as, a future here on earth where we can welcome back our loved ones, by means of a resurrection . (Acts 24:15)
To Benny’s family,
Have fond memories of times spent alongside Benny at North Haven High Schoo.
A kind soul, who was friendly and got along with everyone.
Please know that you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
John Vigliotti
NHHS
1972
Dear Rita and Family-
Very sorry for your loss. Rita, can’t believe I just ran into you after so many years and am now writing this. Besides neighbors,I’m have fond memories of Ven when we worked together as kids at S& S.
Dear Rita and Family
With deepest sympathy and a sad heart to hear of Benny’s passing. I have many memories of long ago when he and his sisters and brother were so young and happy. He was loved and was the first grandchild of my parents Sophie and Benjamin Rapuano. Benny is now at peace and in God’s Hands in Heaven with his sister Gina Lee, his father Benjamin, Sr. and Grand Parents. May God grant his family peace.
To Benny’s Family,
My deepest sympathy. This was sad news to hear. Although I haven’t seen Benny in years I have fond memories of him and his siblings when they were young children. I’m Benny’s Aunt, sister to his father. Benny was the first grandchild of my parents Sophie Rapuano and Benjamin Rapuano. He will be missed but never forgotten. He’s now in peace with God in Heaven and his father.