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- July 10, 2011
Robert P. "Zeke" LePosa
Niagara Gazette
TOWN OF NIAGARA — Robert P. "Zeke" LePosa, 74, of the Town of Niagara, NY, died on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at his residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on March 7, 1937 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Ladislaw and Ruth (Gumbert) LePosa.
Mr. LePosa was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. On June 12, 1965, he married the former Arlene F. Thompson. She predeceased him on January 4, 2003. Zeke, as he was known by family and friends, worked for Slipko Brothers as a meat cutter, the New York State Power Authority, the Laborers Local #91, Quality Markets and Niagara Produce. Mr. LePosa was a member of Niagara Presbyterian Church, in the Town of Niagara, where he served as an usher. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge #838 and the 7-Clan Bowmens Club. Zeke enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, cooking, taking trips to Canada and spending the winter months at Orange Acres in Sarasota, FL.
Mr. LePosa is survived by his loving companion, Patricia Lenahan of the Town of Niagara, NY; three sons, Robert P. LePosa, Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY, Anthony (Susan) Quarcini of Niagara Falls, NY and Enrico (Mary Ann) Quarcini of Canton, OH; four grandchildren, Stephen (Jennifer) Quarcini, David Quarcini, Michael Quarcini and Anthony Quarcini and five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Onalee, Jacob, Julia and Kyle. Zeke is also survived by five siblings, Richard (Donna) LePosa of Texas, David (Linda) LePosa of Ohio, Jeanne (David) LePosa Samsel of Nevada, Albert (Shirley) LePosa of Pennsylvania and Joseph (Rose Marie) LePosa of Pennsylvania; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by one grandson, Matthew Quarcini.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Wednesday, July 13th at 10:00 AM in Niagara Presbyterian Church, 3712 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Justin Marple officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries.
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