Son of Joseph H. M. Riopel 1882-1931) and Eda A. (Charland) Riopel (1884-1969).
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - February 12, 1991
LEICESTER - John A. Riopel Sr., 70, of Pleasant Street died yesterday in St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
He leaves his wife, Lillian M. (Allard) Riopel; a son, John A. Riopel Jr. of Holden; two daughters, Denise Kania of Evans, Ga., and Linda Shea of Dudley; three brothers, Ronald Riopel of Auburn, Paul Riopel of Charlton and Francis Riopel in Florida; two sisters, Jeanette Keeney of Worcester and Eleanor Allard of Northampton; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Mr. and Mrs. Riopel observed their 41st wedding anniversary last Nov. 5. He was born in Auburn, son of Joseph and Eda (Charland) Riopel, and lived here 38 years.
Mr. Riopel was a machinist for 26 years in the research and development department at Jamesbury Corp. in Worcester, retiring in 1986. He was previously a machinist at the former Leland-Gifford Co. in Worcester.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 441st Bombardment Squadron in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater.
Mr. Riopel was a member of St. Jude's Chapel in Rochdale, the bowling league at Bayberry Bowling Lanes in Spencer and Rochdale Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a former member of Leicester Council, Knights of Columbus, and C.P. Tuttle Post, American Legion, in Auburn. He was a life member of Worcester Chapter, Disabled American Veterans.
The funeral will be held Thursday from O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Ave., Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Chapel, 487 Pleasant St., Rochdale. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to the Auburn District Nursing Association, 41 South St., Auburn, 01501.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about John A Riopel
Name: John A Riopel
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Worcester
Enlistment Date: 24 Feb 1943
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Fort Devens
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled machine shop and related occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 65
Weight: 138
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - February 12, 1991
LEICESTER - John A. Riopel Sr., 70, of Pleasant Street died yesterday in St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
He leaves his wife, Lillian M. (Allard) Riopel; a son, John A. Riopel Jr. of Holden; two daughters, Denise Kania of Evans, Ga., and Linda Shea of Dudley; three brothers, Ronald Riopel of Auburn, Paul Riopel of Charlton and Francis Riopel in Florida; two sisters, Jeanette Keeney of Worcester and Eleanor Allard of Northampton; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Mr. and Mrs. Riopel observed their 41st wedding anniversary last Nov. 5. He was born in Auburn, son of Joseph and Eda (Charland) Riopel, and lived here 38 years.
Mr. Riopel was a machinist for 26 years in the research and development department at Jamesbury Corp. in Worcester, retiring in 1986. He was previously a machinist at the former Leland-Gifford Co. in Worcester.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 441st Bombardment Squadron in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater.
Mr. Riopel was a member of St. Jude's Chapel in Rochdale, the bowling league at Bayberry Bowling Lanes in Spencer and Rochdale Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a former member of Leicester Council, Knights of Columbus, and C.P. Tuttle Post, American Legion, in Auburn. He was a life member of Worcester Chapter, Disabled American Veterans.
The funeral will be held Thursday from O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Ave., Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Chapel, 487 Pleasant St., Rochdale. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to the Auburn District Nursing Association, 41 South St., Auburn, 01501.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about John A Riopel
Name: John A Riopel
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Worcester
Enlistment Date: 24 Feb 1943
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Fort Devens
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled machine shop and related occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 65
Weight: 138
Son of Joseph H. M. Riopel 1882-1931) and Eda A. (Charland) Riopel (1884-1969).
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - February 12, 1991
LEICESTER - John A. Riopel Sr., 70, of Pleasant Street died yesterday in St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
He leaves his wife, Lillian M. (Allard) Riopel; a son, John A. Riopel Jr. of Holden; two daughters, Denise Kania of Evans, Ga., and Linda Shea of Dudley; three brothers, Ronald Riopel of Auburn, Paul Riopel of Charlton and Francis Riopel in Florida; two sisters, Jeanette Keeney of Worcester and Eleanor Allard of Northampton; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Mr. and Mrs. Riopel observed their 41st wedding anniversary last Nov. 5. He was born in Auburn, son of Joseph and Eda (Charland) Riopel, and lived here 38 years.
Mr. Riopel was a machinist for 26 years in the research and development department at Jamesbury Corp. in Worcester, retiring in 1986. He was previously a machinist at the former Leland-Gifford Co. in Worcester.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 441st Bombardment Squadron in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater.
Mr. Riopel was a member of St. Jude's Chapel in Rochdale, the bowling league at Bayberry Bowling Lanes in Spencer and Rochdale Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a former member of Leicester Council, Knights of Columbus, and C.P. Tuttle Post, American Legion, in Auburn. He was a life member of Worcester Chapter, Disabled American Veterans.
The funeral will be held Thursday from O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Ave., Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Chapel, 487 Pleasant St., Rochdale. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to the Auburn District Nursing Association, 41 South St., Auburn, 01501.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about John A Riopel
Name: John A Riopel
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Worcester
Enlistment Date: 24 Feb 1943
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Fort Devens
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled machine shop and related occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 65
Weight: 138
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - February 12, 1991
LEICESTER - John A. Riopel Sr., 70, of Pleasant Street died yesterday in St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
He leaves his wife, Lillian M. (Allard) Riopel; a son, John A. Riopel Jr. of Holden; two daughters, Denise Kania of Evans, Ga., and Linda Shea of Dudley; three brothers, Ronald Riopel of Auburn, Paul Riopel of Charlton and Francis Riopel in Florida; two sisters, Jeanette Keeney of Worcester and Eleanor Allard of Northampton; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Mr. and Mrs. Riopel observed their 41st wedding anniversary last Nov. 5. He was born in Auburn, son of Joseph and Eda (Charland) Riopel, and lived here 38 years.
Mr. Riopel was a machinist for 26 years in the research and development department at Jamesbury Corp. in Worcester, retiring in 1986. He was previously a machinist at the former Leland-Gifford Co. in Worcester.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 441st Bombardment Squadron in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater.
Mr. Riopel was a member of St. Jude's Chapel in Rochdale, the bowling league at Bayberry Bowling Lanes in Spencer and Rochdale Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a former member of Leicester Council, Knights of Columbus, and C.P. Tuttle Post, American Legion, in Auburn. He was a life member of Worcester Chapter, Disabled American Veterans.
The funeral will be held Thursday from O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Ave., Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Chapel, 487 Pleasant St., Rochdale. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to the Auburn District Nursing Association, 41 South St., Auburn, 01501.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about John A Riopel
Name: John A Riopel
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Worcester
Enlistment Date: 24 Feb 1943
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Fort Devens
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled machine shop and related occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 65
Weight: 138
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