OBIT: Robert G. SAPALIO, 2001, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  SAPALIO
  
    Robert G. Sapalio, 47, Rector, died June 18, 2001 at his home. 
  Born March 11, 1954 in Somerset.  Son of Betty "B.J" Borek Sapalio
  Larson of McKees Rocks and the late Stanley J. "Bob" Sapalio. 
  Survived by wife of 16 years, Lorraine "Lori" A. Harbison Sapalio;
  two daughters, Amy R. and Deanna R. Sapalio, both at home;
  step-father Robert Larson, McKees Rocks; sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Mary
  Jane) Sellers, Brush Valley, and Mrs. David (Jeanne) Slick, Seward,
  and in-laws, Donald and Anna Harbison, Ligonier.  Bob was employed as
  a respiratory therapist at the Latrobe Area Hospital.  He was a member
  of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, The Promise Keepers, and the
  Laughlintown Protective Association.  Bob was known for his faith and
  belief in Jesus Christ.  He was a man of integrity and faith.  Friends
  received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
  at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Ligonier.  Vigil for the deceased
  will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral chapel.  A Blessing
  Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral chapel. 
  Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Catholic
  Church, Ligonier, Rev. Joseph P. Maddalena.  Interment, Somerset
  County Memorial Park.  Memorial gifts may be made to the Amy and
  Deanna Sapalio Scholarship Fund, c/o HC 64 Box 535, Rector, Pa. or to
  the Bruno Ferrari Cancer Unit, c/o Latrobe Area Hospital.
  
  Daily American, June 19, 2001
  
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