Christine Rapoza

Christine Rapoza passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 25, 2016 at her home in Petaluma. Christine was born on September 8, 1928 in Wellsville, New York to Walter and Margaret Chaffee. Christine married John J. Rapoza on January 13, 1951 in Carmel, California. They were married 64 years until John's passing in 2015. Christine is survived by her children Jerry (Susie) Rapoza, Tina (Rod) Souza, her grandchildren Jenaé (Tony) Ball, Jeanette Rapoza, John Souza, Donna (Joe) Duldulao, Benjamin Souza and her great-grandchildren Anson and Landon Ball. Her kind and compassionate nature led Christine to accomplish many things in her life. She spent several years as a bookkeeper at Hunt and Behrens Feed Mill in Petaluma and later found a passion as an activity director at Manzanita Manor in Cloverdale. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the love of her life. She will greatly be missed by many, especially her forever friend of 70 years, Vicky Rostron. The family wishes to thank Springfield Place, Dr. Saw Aye, Dr. Peter Brett, Sutter Regional Hospital Outpatient Care Unit and Hospice of Petaluma for their loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Private services will be held at a later date.