Richard W. Ropeter

July 13, 1943 - December 9, 2020

Richard W. “Rope” Ropeter, age 77 of Bleecker, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville. He was born on July 13, 1943 in Johnstown, a son of the late Robert and Blanche Veeder Ropeter. Rope worked for many years as a Service Technician for Frontier Communications. He was a member of the Gloversville Eagles and he assisted Joey Caruso in fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mr. Ropeter is survived by three daughters Debra Trumbull (Dale) of Mayfield, Tammy Fullington (Shane) of Johnstown and Penny Ropeter-Webber (Joe) of Bleecker, one brother Robert Ropeter, Jr.; grandchildren Albert Gray (Beckie), Danielle Trumbull, Nicole Sadowitz (Jordan), Drew Trumbull (Lindsay), Joe Webber, Jr. (Yvonne) and Cody Webber (Kara); great grandchildren Mason, Allison, Ryleigh, Kathryn and Molly and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Sally Ann Waffle Ropeter who he married on June 29, 1963 and who passed on January 10, 2019 and one brother Reginald Ropeter. Private services for Mr. Ropeter will be held at the convenience of his family. Contributions in his memory may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, New York 12078. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com