Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Marcia Rapaport
June 30, 1939 – August 2, 2017

Marcia Rapaport passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 2nd, 2017, at the age of 78 years old.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1939. 

In 1961, Marcia married Barry Rapaport (died 1981) and had 3 children with him.   She is survived by her 3 sons:  Andrew, Steven and Eric; 2 daughters-in-law: Denise and Emi; and 5 grandchildren: Nicole, Michelle, Bailie, Logan and Mitchell.  She is also survived by her brother, Howard Strachman.

Marcia lived in Temecula for 43 years in the same house where she raised her family.
She loved to read, watch TV, play bridge, and talk on the phone with her friends and family.

Marcia was an original member of the Rancho Temecula Woman’s Club and she donated hundreds of hours at The Friends of the Library.  Marcia was the office manager at the then local newspaper, The Californian.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 19 at 3pm at Pat & Oscar’s Restaurant, 29375 Rancho Ca. Rd, Temecula.
Dress casual with bright colors.

Book donations may be given in remembrance of Marcia’s life to:
Friends of the Temecula Libraries
Location:  30600 Pauba Rd, Temecula

Or call (951)296-3737 to arrange a pick up (Temecula only).