Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Robert F. SHAPPELL
Robert F. Shappell, age 66, of West Grove, PA, lost his courageous battle with cancer, Sunday December 17, 2017 at Heartland Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Buffington Shappell, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.
Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Shappell and the late Margaret (Cone) Messina. Bob graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1969 and received his engineering degree at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
He retired from Southco, Inc. in Concordville, PA in 2008 as a Production Supervisor after 32 years. Since 1971, Bob has served the community as a volunteer, and later as a board member and past president of Kennett Area Community Service. He was a member of Kennett Grange #19 where he held many offices including past president. Bob enjoyed his years coaching KAU Little League including the year his team won Pennsylvania District Champions. He was past Scout Master of Kennett Troupe 53.
Bob proudly served our country in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and loved cruising and attending oldies concerts.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by one daughter, Amy Vandercapellen, her husband Butch and their son, Erik of Long Neck, DE, and one son, Brian Shappell and his children Molly and Liam of Parkesburg, PA; one brother, Richard Shappell and his wife, Regina and their children, and two step brothers Robert Messina and Stephen Messina.
You are invited to visit with Bob’s family and friends from 9-11 am Saturday January 6, 2018 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A service celebrating his life will follow at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) PO Box 1025, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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