Obituary of Tony Rapoza

Tony F. Rapoza, 68, of Belfast passed away unexpectedly at Waldo County General Hospital Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born in Belfast May 14, 1946, the son of Antone and Meda (Phillips) Rapoza. Tony worked for over 39 years at Central Maine Power Company as a lineman and meter reader. He loved spending time with his family, most of all his granddaughter Taylor. He also loved to go to dances. Tony loved is companions, his dogs Britney and Gaddy. He was predeceased by his father Antone. Tony leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Sheena (Curtis) Rapoza of Belfast, his two daughters: Nicki Therien and husband Tyson of Greene and Jodi Rowe and husband Tyson of Swanville; his granddaughter Taylor Merithew and partner John of Miami, FL; siblings, Michael Rapoza and wife Sharon of Northport and Annette Howard of Belmont; many nieces and nephews. Tony also leaves behind his mother in-law Mary Curtis and special friend Seas, sister in-law Nyoka Palmer and husband Gene and Paulette Martin. He will also be missed by his close friends Walter and Joan Ash of Belfast. A memorial service will be held 6 pm Monday September 8, 2014 at Riposta Funeral Home 182 Waldo Ave. Belfast, ME 04915. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to P.A.W.S PO Box 707, Rockport,ME 04856. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.