George Michael Rapport

George M. Rapport, 80, of Madison, CT, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Jane H. Rapport, and their son Nicholas, as well as sons Michael and Allan, from his first marriage to Anita Stoneman, and four grandchildren.

George was born Georgi Nikolaevich Prokopoff on June 28, 1943 in Manila, Philippines to Tatiana Yastreboff and Nikolai Prokopoff. Nikolai was tragically killed in 1945, shot by a Japanese sniper during the American liberation of Manila. Tatiana later married Michael Rapport, who by adopting George, gave him the Rapport family name, American Citizenship, and a brother, Jack M. Rapport.

George graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1964 with a B.S. degree in Physics. He then earned an M.A. in Public and International Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University, before commissioning in the U.S. Army in 1966. He served as Battery Executive Officer for Charlie Battery, 7th Battalion, 15th Artillery in Vietnam from 1967-1968, where he earned the Bronze Star Medal for his service in the conflict.

George joined the Chase Manhattan Bank in 1968, where he enjoyed a 32 year career which included assignments in Paris, London, Brussels, and New York, primarily related to serving clients in the oil and gas industry. After retiring from Chase in 2001, George became Chief Financial Officer of a privately held energy company based in London, before retiring to Madison, CT in 2007.

George was devoted to VMI throughout his life, and was proud to have served for 8 years on the VMI Foundation Board. The four years George spent at VMI profoundly shaped his character. The bonds among his Brother Rats were every bit as strong as they approached their 60th reunion as they were back in the early 1960s.

A true Renaissance man, George was brilliant, had a great sense of humor, cared deeply for others, and was kind at heart. George was a true friend and Brother Rat.

George was passionate about many things in life, including military history, sailing, skiing, and science, but his family brought him the most joy. He was enormously proud of each of his sons. George’s family would like to acknowledge the love, support, and caring of his many friends and family, particularly during the last few years of his life.

A celebration of George’s life will take place on July 21, 2023 at the First Congregational Church in Madison, CT, with a reception to follow at the Madison Beach Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions in George’s name to the VMI Museum Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association are much appreciated.