Melvin Rappaport (77) passed away on November 5, 2025, at Sun City Hospice House. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Seymour Rappaport and Gertrude (Kahm) Rappaport, Melvin attended Yeshiva elementary and secondary school in Brooklyn, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Brooklyn College, and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science from City University of New York. He had a long and successful career, first in the Defense Industry, and then in the Financial Services Industry, both in greater New York City.
After he retired, he achieved his long-time dream of living in Florida for his remaining eight years. He was a long-time member of MENSA. He loved to sing and dance, and he enjoyed attending comedy clubs, classical concerts, and Broadway shows. He was an expert backgammon player, earning many First-Place trophies at national and international tournaments, as well as the top rank in Go, the Korean Game of Life.
He was married for over 39 years to Nancy (Riess), who survives him. He is also survived by brother Victor Rappaport (wife Shelly) niece Lisa and nephew Michael Rappaport, brother-in-law Allen Riess (wife Margaret), three nephews, two nieces, their spouses and children. He was preceded in death by his parents Seymour and Gertrude Rappaport, as well as his four grand-parents and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Also preceding him in death were parents-in-law Merle and Norma (Haggardt) Riess, brother-in-law David Riess, and sisters-in-law Eileen Riess and Elaine (Riess) Krueger.
He requested no memorial service, preferring to be mourned quietly in the hearts of the many who loved him. He entertained us all with witty stories and leaves lasting memories of joy and laughter with his family and friends.
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