Obituary - Josephine M. (Josie) Rapan

Josephine M. (Josie) Rapan

Date of Passing: March 29th, 2010

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Josephine M. (Josie) Rapan, 67, formerly of Utica, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 at Loretto in Syracuse. She was born January 13, 1943, in Utica, the daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette Scalise Guarno and was educated in Rome schools. Josie is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Vincent and Tammy Guarno of Cicero and Michael Robb of Utica; two granddaughters, Miranda and Carly Guarno, both of Cicero; three sisters, Kate Gendron of Clayville, Rose Pritchard of Clayville and Yolanda Tomascak of FL; one brother, Mike Guarno of Utica; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock at the Bentz & Amodio Funeral Service, Inc., 470 French Rd., Utica/New Hartford, with Rev. David Sambor officiating. A calling hour will be held Wednesday from 5-6, prior to the service.

Condolences:

Vinny & Mike, I just found out about your mom. I'm sure you don't even remember me but I'm Aunt Franny's daughter. My mom was your mom's sister. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman with a very big heart.I hope she has found peace. Love to you both. Your cousin, Barb
Barb Campbell

Vinny, Tammy, Miranda & Carly We are so sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know our love and prayers are with you.
Uncle Pat & Aunt Patti

Vinny and Mike We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Joe Gendron and Family

Vinny, Tammy & Girls - I am so sorry to hear about Josie. We have such good memories of her from when we were younger and would come visit Tammy. You were always such a good son to her Vinny. We both love you all so much.
Amanda and Courtney

Vinny,Tammy,Miranda and Carly, So sorry to hear of Josie's passing.Will always remember her with a smile.She is in God's loving hands now and forever!! Love you, mom and Dick
Papa Dick & Mom

Mike, Vinny, Tammy & Girls - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Sandi VanWormer & Family

Vinny, Tammy, & Girls - We are thinking of you guys in your time of loss! Remember the moments you can look back, smile & laugh about in Josie's memory...she will be missed. If you guys need anything we are here, will see you tmorrow!
Megan & Dave

Vinny, Tammy, Miranda and Carly- We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for. Much love from all of us!!
MIke & Tammy Connors

Vinny, Tammy, Miranda and Carly: So sorry for your loss. We love you!! Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Melissa and Mike Bartoletti

Tammy and family, So sorry for your loss and am praying that you have peace at this time.
Teresa McCarthy

Vinny, Tammy, Miranda & Carly We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Although her passing is hard to accept, she is in God's hands now and will always be with you. Take Care. We love you all. See you tomorrow.
Kelly, Jerry, Emma & Ryan Savicki

Tammy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.
Jeanette Williams

Vinny my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Will Brown

Vinny, Tammy, Miranda and Carly, We are so sorry to hear the news. All our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you!!
Leslee, Bob and Amber Heisey

Vinny & Mike: So sorry to hear about Aunt Josephine. My thoughts go out to you and your family. Love Susan
Susan Guarno Guido

Vinny, I am so sorry. You are in my heart. All my love to you, Tammy and your daughters.
Edith Gendron

Vinny & Mike,...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tanya Guarno

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time. We are right around the corner if you need anything at any time. We love you all to the moon and back. Please don't ever forget that xoxo Mary Rose, Ron and the boys
Mary Rose and family

Vinny, Tammy & girls.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all right now. We love you guys so much if you need anything do not hesitate to call. Vinny, you will always be my little brother ....I love you!!
Lisa & Jason Kover