Nicholas Benedetto Rappa
1987-2018
Nicholas Benedetto Rappa, 31, of Guthrie, Ok, passed away October 12, 2018. He was born in Suffern, New York to Joseph and Diane Rappa.
Nick passionately devoted his life to his profession as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist. He spent four years in San Antonio before moving to Oklahoma in January of 2014 to join The Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City and the Pediatric Cardiac program. He was a proud and loving father to his daughter, Reese Sophia. He was an avid car enthusiast and was an active member of the local car community. He was a man of great humble confidence and will be immensely missed.
He is survived in death by his parents, Joseph Rappa Sr. of Pine bush, New York and Diane Rappa of Guthrie, Ok, brother, Joseph Rappa Jr of Montgomery, New York, 3 year old daughter, Reese Sophia and many other family, friends and colleagues.
Calling hours with family and friends will be at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Ok Tuesday October 16th from 4-8PM.
11 am service will be held at Crossing Community Church, 14600 N Portland Oklahoma City.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mended Little Hearts for bravery bags at Mended Little Hearts of OKC Attn: Heidi Weaver 1200 N. Children's Ave STE 2F Oklahoma City, OK 73104.