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Robert Aaron Lapuk, 84 years of age, of West Hartford, died peacefully at home Friday, January 27, 2012 with his family at his bedside. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Meyer and May (Lapides) Lapuk. He graduated from the University of Connecticut and served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. He opened his structural engineering office in Hartford which moved to West Hartford and Farmington. He was responsible for many prominent buildings in the Hartford area including Beth El Temple and United Synagogues of Greater Hartford both in West Hartford. Among his many volunteer activities Bob was an advocate for Special Needs people focusing his energies on the Special Olympics Organization since the early 1970’s. His service was honored with many awards including recognition in Sports Illustrated Magazine in 1997 as the recipient of ‘The Special Olympics ‘Volunteer of the Year Award’. Bob was a member of Beth El Temple of West Hartford.

He was the beloved husband of, Lee Sydell (Wilder) Lapuk; loving father of, Stacey E. Lapuk of San Raphael, CA , Nadeen A. Gray and her husband Scott of Andover CT, Dr. Seth L. Lapuk and his wife Lynn Guelzow of North Granby, CT, and Keith J. Lapuk of West Hartford; beloved grandfather of Harrison Parker, Daniel Keun, Sean Robert, Madeleine Nadeen, and Teagan Rose. He was predeceased by his sister, Judith Pollack. Bob was adored by his very close extended family including his seven nieces and their families.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi James Rosen officiating. Interment will follow in the Beth El Temple Cemetery, Avon. A memorial period will be observed at his home, 30 Cascade Rd., West Hartford, Sunday following the interment through Tuesday evening with services at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Association for Community Living, 900 Asylum Ave., Hartford 06105. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Bob, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Bob, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: PHILIP LEVINE

From BUZZARS BAY, MA

Posted On: August 14, 2012

RBERT A LAPUK AND I WERE ROOM MATES AT UCONN

SAME FRATRENITY, ENGINEERING

GOODBY BOB GLAD I FOUND YOU

PHIL

From: Robin Santiago

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 29, 2012

How well I remember babysitting for your children many years ago. As neighbors, friends, synagogue members our lives have been entwined for many years. We will always keep in mind your cheerfulness and warmth. May loving memories comfort you. May the love and support of family and friends sustain you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. Robin and Rafi Santiago

From: Robin Santiago

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 29, 2012

How well I remember babysitting for your children many years ago. As neighbors, friends, synagogue members our lives have been entwined for many years. We will always keep in mind your cheerfulness and warmth. May loving memories comfort you. May the love and support of family and friends sustain you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. Robin and Rafi Santiago

From: Sally Dougherty

From Rocky Hill, CT

Posted On: January 29, 2012

Lee, Keith, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. My heart goes out to you. Know that I am thinking about you and remembering all of wonderful times we had together with Special Olympics.

From: Karen Ellovich Binkhorst

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 30, 2012

Dear Seth -

I am so sorry about the your loss. I am sure this is a very difficult time for you and your family. I hope you are comforted by family and friends and the memories you have of your father. Please extend my heartfelt condolences to your mother, sisters, and brother. Know you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

With love,
Karen

From: JP/MARCELLE/MYRIAM HAFFREINGUE

From Unionville, CT

Posted On: January 30, 2012

Our most sincere thoughts are with you.
we will always remember the kindness of Mr. Lapuk,his involvement with the children in the West Hartford Saturday morning group, and the Special Olympics.
So sorry for your loss.
In friendship,
JP,Marcelle, Myriam

From: daniel widing

From avon, ct

Posted On: January 28, 2012

my name daniel widing i am a atlevate in speical olymipics
i went to school with keth in conrad high school in
west heartford i remember robert aran lapuk
when i join speical olympics in west heartfod
and i remember him very well iam very sorry you loss
his my firend too i belive he was a good spirt
he had i good life your firend daniel widing

From: Sheila/Howard Mark

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: February 3, 2012

We remember Bob as a warm, loving [parent, and one who was devoted to his family and relations. A wonderful neighbor, caring and compassionate, and deeply involved with the Special Olympics, as we were, and always supportive of Keith and his handling of a difficult situation. Hed will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

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