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Richard H. Lapinski

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 31, 2023

Richard H. Lapinski, age 73, of Rostraver Twp., formerly of South Plainfield, NJ, and Bethel Park, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at home. He attended Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Twp. He was a pitcher for Bethel Park High School from 1966-67, played American Legion baseball, and was scouted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a communications technician at Alcatel-Lucent and after he retired, was a consultant for CBM of America. He had various collections including antique radios, cameras, clocks and watches, and he restored several antique cars. He was an avid musician and played the guitar, piano and various other instruments. When he lived in New Jersey, he enjoyed boating in Barnegat Bay. Born August 27, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Stanley and Dolores (Tamburi) Lapinski Green. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane (Helman) Lapinski; son, Richard A. Lapinski of Rostraver Twp.; stepmother, Gaye Lapinski of Huntersville, NC; siblings, Russell (Katie) Lapinski of Danbury, NC, Robert (Lori) Lapinski of Hygiene, CO and Tina (George) Duvall of Denver, NC; aunt, Betty Johnson of Baldwin; also, many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by stepfather, Jack Green, and siblings, Gina, Lisa, Michael and Stanley. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 11 AM until the time of memorial service at 1 PM with the Rev. Donald T. Glunt officiating. Private burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Originally published July 31, 2023.

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