Rudy Menapace

Rudy Menapace, Jr., 47, of Dennison, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on May 21, 2009 due to complications following surgery. Born July 26, 1961, he was a son of Rudolph “Rudy” Menapace of Dennison and the late Josephine Rose (Torch) Menapace.

A member of Immaculate Conception Church at Dennison, Rudy received the Sierra Award for Altar Service in the Catholic Church as a young man. Rudy was a 1979 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School, where he had been a co-captain of the football team his senior year. Most recently, Rudy had worked for Rainsoft, and previously had worked at both Lauren Mfg. and the former Associated Grocers.

God and Family were the most important things in life to Rudy, whether it was helping his father tend to the garden, cooking wonderful meals, vacationing, or just spending time together. Rudy especially enjoyed the time he spent with his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Rudy was an avid sports fan who closely followed Notre Dame, as well as the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Those who knew Rudy knew that he was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

For the past several years, Rudy had lived with and cared for his father, Rudy Menapace, Sr., which gave him great joy. In addition to his father, Rudy will be sadly missed by his family, including a brother, Carl and wife Deanna Menapace of Dennison; sisters, Judy and husband Roger Merrick of Uhrichsville and Rosetta Menapace of Vermillion; nephews, Ryan and wife Christine Merrick, Troy and wife Holly Merrick; nieces, Brooke and husband Tom Grafe and Lindsay Menapace; great nieces and nephews, Emma and Ashley Merrick, Lauren and Peyton Grafe, and Justin, Cade, and Zachary Merrick; many wonderful friends, including special friend, Ruth King of New Philadelphia; and numerous special aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In addition to his mother, Josephine, Rudy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carlo and Maria Menapace and James and Josephine Torch, as well as many aunts, uncles, and friends.

Calling hours for Rudy will be held Monday, May 25, 2009, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with a Christian Wake Service at 7:30 pm, in the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home at Dennison. A funeral mass, officiated by Father Martin J. Ralko, will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 10:00 am in Immaculate Conception Church at Dennison with internment to follow at St. Mary’s cemetery near Dennison. Those wishing to honor Rudy with a memorial donation may do so to the Immaculate Conception Cemetery Fund.

R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home, Inc.
(740)922-1970
www.lindseyfh.com