He was born on February 11, 1947 in San Francisco, California to Edward John Kapell and Helen Thaddieous Kapell.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Over his twenty-six year military career as a noncommissioned officer, Master Sargent Robert Kapell was awarded two Meritorious Service Medals by the President of the United States. He was a charismatic man and had a great sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife Vickie Porcelli-Kapell; four children, Edward Jay Kapell, Elaine Kapell Robichaux (John), Evelyn Kapell Gallegos and Jennifer Kapell; thirteen grandchildren, Olivia Marie Kapell, Andrea Kapell, Brandon Kapell, Andrew “Ace” Kapell, Destiny Shika Cielo Gallegos, Jacob Mathew Gallegos II, Mariah Joy Gallegos, Alora Rose Gallegos, Aidan Amber-Jean Robichaux, William Robert Robichaux, Jae’Kay Kapell, Ricardo G. McLean III and Jatianna McLean; five great-grandchildren, Nalani Kapell, Aviona Kapell, Deontae Kapell, Anaziah Kapell and Lilah McLean; two sisters, Faith Kapell and Carol Kapell; two brothers, Victor Gomez and David Gomez; sister-in-law, Gina Muller; three brothers-in-law, Leonard and Deb Porcelli , Anthony and Debbie Porcelli and Howard and Cynthia Weinstein; nieces and nephews, Andrea Halsey, Derk and Gina Trotter, Wade and Margaret Langley, Joe and Erica Porcelli and John and Samantha Porcelli, Anthony Porcelli Jr., Nick Porcelli, Michael Porcelli; grandnieces and grandnephews, Evangeline “Eva” Halsey, Troy Halsey, Elayna Trotter, Bruce Trotter, Lexi Langley, Riley Langley, Nicco Porcelli and Julianna Porcelli and other extended family members.
A committal service and burial for Robert will take place at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 17, 2020 at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury. The National Cemetery Administration are requiring all funeral attendees to wear a face mask or covering as well as maintain physical distancing.
Sechrest Funeral Service is honored to serve the Kapell family. Memories and online condolences may be made at sechrestfunerals.com.
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