William Rapp

August 7, 1929 - April 18, 2018

William Rapp, age 88, of Bellmawr, NJ formerly a long-time resident of Blackwood, NJ passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Anne T. Rapp who predeceased him in 2017. Devoted father of Dottie Hutchinson (Bryon), William Rapp, Sr., (Kirsten), and Robin Cifelli (Marc). Loving step-father of Patrick McGlinchey (Betty Ann), the late Michael McGlinchey (Debbie-surviving), and Maureen Thompson (Mike). Proud grandfather of Shawn, Shannon, Melissa, Edward, Adam, Gwendolen, Gordon, Nico, Matthew, Danny, Joey, Matthew, and Alicia. Bill is also survived by two sisters Mabel Cremeens, and Cass Fago, as well as several great grandchildren. Bill was born in Philadelphia on August 7, 1929, son of the late Francis and Mabel Rapp. He served multiple enlistments with the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, including service in Korea. He was an avid music fan, serving as road manager for Danny and the Juniors, in which his brother, the late Danny Rapp was lead singer. He was an animal lover, always enjoying walking his dogs. He was a faithful man, and a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwood. He loved his grandchildren, and put helping to raise them one of his priorities. He was instrumental in giving them a wonderful life. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 25, 2018, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012, where a memorial service will begin at 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory would be appreciated to the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwood, 21 E. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012