Battleboro -

Ricky Lynn Rapoza passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born Friday, September 13, 1957 and was hell on wheels from that day forward. Papa was truly a rolling stone and was always the life of the party and loved to make everyone smile. He loved his family and would do anything for them, never saying no to anyone. He never left a conversation without letting whoever he was talking to that he loved them, no matter what.

He played drums in bands all over the east coast, making friends in every place he traveled. Living a carefree life with his coined phrase, "you only love once" is truly how he lived. His love for his family and his willingness to help others is a memory that his loved ones will always cherish. May his soul rest in peace.

Ricky is survived by three sons, Ricky Paul (Deborah), Nicky Lynn (Joanne) and Michael Wade (Brittany); daughter, Tina Gail Joyner; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and sister, Connie Ivey (Tommy). He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Thomas Rapoza and mother, Mary; wife, Linda and brothers, Frank Wade and Thomas Rex.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.