Bruce L. Rapose, 74, of Enfield and Spring Hill, FL, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by his family. Born in Wareham, MA on July 27, 1945, he was the son of Virginia (Severance) Mangels and the late John E. Button. He grew up in Hartford and joined the Navy after graduating high school, serving on the USS Francis Marion during the Vietnam War. Before retiring in 2011, he worked for over 35 years as an electrical engineer for both Dynamic Controls and Hamilton Sundstrand. Bruce was always up for fun and adventure, enjoying his Harley, fishing, boating, and most recently golfing and long rides in his Mercedes convertible. He is survived by his loving wife Christine (Laferriere) Rapose; his mother Virginia Mangels; and his two children, Adam Rapose and his wife Alison of East Granby, and Bethany Romano and her partner Lee Donovan of Springfield, MA; his step-daughter, Karen Lovejoy and her husband Glen of Northampton, MA; and three beloved granddaughters, Chloe and Brenna Rapose and Ivy Lovejoy. His extended family includes his sister-in-law Lynne Paxton and her husband Matt, his brother-in-law Ray Laferriere and his wife Lisa, and former spouse Donna Rapose. Bruce was predeceased by his step-father Henry Mangels. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 20, from 5-7 PM at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd. Enfield. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 21, at 11:30 AM at the funeral home, with burial and Military Honors to follow at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com.