John Rapuano, 82, of New Haven, died suddenly January 6th at Yale New Haven Hospital . He was born May 11, 1938 to Michael and Nicolette (Izzo) Rapuano in New Haven CT . John graduated from West Haven high school and went to Eli Whitney trade school where he became a welder. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 777. He also played baseball and coached his son sports teams that they played for. He leave to cherish his memories John Rapuano jr (Fran) Rapuano of Fort Myers Fl . Michael (Anna)Rapuano of Hamden . And Robert Rapuano of Fort Myers Fl., 4 grandchildren & 2 great grand grandchildren . He was predeceased by his wife Margaret Afragola Rapuano. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service Friday at 10:30 A.M. in All Saints cemetery, North Haven.