Born on December 5, 1947, in Hoboken, NJ, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Laurie Lapine. Robert was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. After his service, he was a railroad engineer.
A Blessing Service will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Lee Funeral Home and Crematory, 11840 Hwy 90, Little River, SC. Burial with military honors will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Florence National Cemetery.