R. John Sciarappa, 90, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, formerly of Rockland, Massachusetts died at his home in Narragansett on August 19, 2014. He was the husband of Barbara M. (McKinzie) for 62 years, father of two sons Daniel John (deceased) and R. John Jr., of Vermont; two daughters Jeana Sciarappa Schott, Esq. of California and Jaryl Ann of Rhode Island.

R. John was a native of Rockland, Massachusetts until 2013, a 1941 graduate of Rockland High School, also a graduate of Burdett College, Northeastern University and Penn State. An industrial engineer, he worked for Domino Sugar in Charlestown, Massachusetts until retirement in 1986 as the refinery manager.

He was active in Rockland town government, serving in the past on the Planning Board, the Zoning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the School Building Commission and the Rockland Water Board.

He was an active member of Holy Family Church in Rockland where he served for many years as an usher. He also served as an officer of the Rockland Lions Club, the Bare Cove Chapter of the U.S. Power Squadron, the Satuit Boat Club and years ago the 120 Club of Rockland.

He was a graduate of Officers Candidate School in So. Dakota during World War II where he served honorably in the Army Air Force.

As a lifetime hobby he enjoyed working with native wood. He was an accomplished cabinetmaker who created furniture where he designed unique and one of a kind pieces of furniture for his family and friends. He also enjoyed camping and boating for many years with family and good friends.

R. John was the son of Alfred and Mary (Costello) Sciarappa, brother of Elizabeth Flanagan, Alfred J. Sciarappa and Grace Elskamp, father-in-law to Linda Sciarappa and Lawrence Schott, grandfather to four children, Angela Baldwin of Idaho, Jason Sciarappa of Vermont and Aaron and Gianna Schott of California. He was a great grandfather to three Baldwin boys, Gavin, Grayson, and Aiden and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, 403 Union Street, Rockland, MA on August 23, 2014, at 11:00 a.m followed by burial at the Holy Family Cemetery, 92 Centre Ave, Rockland, Massachusetts.