Dorothy Rapoza

Dorothy (Laurianno) Rapoza, of Fall River, formerly of Eagle St., died Monday, August 8, 2005. She was the wife of the late James S. Rapoza. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adrienne (Dufresne) Laurianno. She was employed for many years by Chase Curtain and was a teacher's aide at The Highland School. Mrs. Rapoza was an avid ballroom dancer. Survivors include a daughter Linda Patch of Lexington, MA; 3 sisters, Laura Routhier, Annette Correia and Pauline Vaillancourt, all of Fall River; a brother, Joseph Laurianno of Fall River. 4 grandsons and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Edna Thornton, Raymond Laurianno and Norman Laurianno. Private arrangements are with the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River.