Abe Rapaelian, 85, born in Racine, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2016 at Dobson Home in Chandler, Arizona after a 7-year battle with cancer. He will be missed for his great sense of humor and love of family. Abe worked in quality control at Johnson Wax for 33-years and then for several years at Summit Packaging in Racine, Wisconsin. He retired and moved to Arizona. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joan; parents, Dadour and Elizabeth; brothers, George and John; and sister, Martha. He is survived by his wife Claudia; daughters, Karen (Geoff) Bergauer, Terri (Earl) Campbell, Jenny (Todd) Ripley, Cindy (Tony) Graceffa; sister, Margaret; brother, Ted (Phyllis); 5 grandsons and a granddaughter. At Abe's request there will be no services. A celebration of life will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Hospice of the Valley.
