James E. Raponi
Date of Passing:
James Emilio Raponi, 97, of Jesse Davis Lane, Barrington, died peacefully at home on December 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Ann M. (O’Neil) Raponi for 62 years.
Born in Barrington, a son of the late Emilio and Catherine (Pezzullo) Raponi, he was a lifelong resident of Barrington. James was a graduate of Boston University Class of 1950 and received a master’s degree from Rhode Island College in 1952.
Mr. Raponi was a school Principal for the Barrington School Department for many years before retiring in 1983. After retirement, he also was a Principal at several catholic schools.
James was a communicant of Holy Angels Church, Barrington. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Montaup Country Club, Portsmouth. He also enjoyed vacationing on Cape Cod and dining out with his family.
Mr. Raponi was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II.
He is survived by a daughter, Julie A. Raponi of Barrington; two sons, Kevin N. Raponi of Barrington and John F. Raponi of Barrington. He was the brother of the late Anna Zeitler.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church, Maple Avenue, Barrington on Friday December 27, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Burial with Military Honors will follow in Santa Maria del Campo Cemetery, Upland Way, Barrington. Calling Hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.
Mr. Raponi was a wonderful man. He cared for his wife for many years. I met him when I met Mr. Raponi when I worked at Citizens Bank in Barrington. It was always pleasure to help Mr. Raponi he was a kind and decent man
May you rest in peace my friend.
“Hey young lady,how are things?” I will never forget your heartwarming greeting and our Sunday outings with Johnny.
Julie, I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Ann Marie and Dennis Smith
My deepest condolences to the family. May he RIP
Julie,
Our condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
My condolences to Julie, Kevin & John. I am glad that I got to know him. May he be at peace in heaven with your Mother. God bless you all as a family. 🌹🙏
I will miss you very much. We had a lot of good times together and a lot of laughs. That’s what I will remember. Rest in peace with Ann. Love you,(your right hand)
Julie,
My condolences go out to and your family. I have many fond memories of uncle Jimmy and wish you all peace at this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Deepest condolences to all of you. May he rest in peace.
Cuz, you will really be missed. I am so glad that Vinny, Jimmy and I had lunch
with you just before I left for Florida. We had many laughs and good times over the years. Now you in God’s hands, may your soul rest in peace.
Cousin Jr. we had so many quality times together. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Time has come for you to go to your place, that you often talked about. The Lord has called you,Rest in Peace 🕊️ 🙏🇺🇸.
I will miss you Cuz.
All the lunches we shared together. All the stories of the old days. Remembering all our relatives. I am so grateful to have been able to spend that time with you. I know now you are with the love of your life. Rest in peace. 🙏♥️