RIP GRANDPA

[Tank69]

Chief George Rupena fought Willowick fires for 34 years.

Rupena died Jan. 31 at University Hospitals at age 85.

He was born in Cleveland and survived bombings in the Aleutians with the Navy during World War II. He moved to Willowick later and became a fireman there in 1953. He helped to fight big blazes at Shoregate School, the Knights of Columbus and elsewhere.

Rupena became chief in 1980 and led the development of emergency medical services. He retired in 1987.

Survivors include his wife, Winifred (Babe); three children and four grandchildren. His son Joe is Willowick's assistant chief. Monreal Funeral Home handled his arrangements.




RIP Grandpa I love you .

 

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[diggummup]

Another great American gone. My condolences Tank.

 

[sniffer]

sorry to hear about your loss Tank.
he hung up his helmet and the bell was rung for the last time
may he rest in piece

sniffer

 

[bbqbull]

R.I.P. brother firefighter.
Sorry for your loss Tank.

 

[Tank69]

Thank you every one for your thoughts . I hated posting this but felt I needed to share this .This is the man that kept me going when I was a Forest Fire Fighter an times got tough , My Uncle (his youngest son ) is now Chief at my grandfathers old house .The Rupena name is deep in Ohio Police an Fire Depts , My Grand fathers brother was Police Chief in the neighboring town for years he is now retired , an my Uncle is Now Chief an wrote allot of the training manuals for the EMT's an Firefighters for fighting fires in the nuclear facilities ....I will miss him dearly .



Thank you my TNET family for your thoughts .Tank

 

[THingfool]

My condolences to you and your family Tank.

Ed

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Sorry to hear about your grandpa...I am sure he will be missed dearly....Our sympathies to you and your family

 

[River Rat]

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[RGINN]

Well I'm a little late, but our thoughts are with y'all. And y'all remember, us Dads and Grandpas set the standards and showed y'all the way.

 

[swampgal]

Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Tank69]

Thank you everyone , very much it meens alot coming from my adopted TNET family .


Tank

 

[Mighty AP]

Our deepest condolences Tank. Hang in there........

 

[EddieR]

Condolences, Tank.......

 

[Tank69]

Thank you everyone