Richard Alapeck

Richard D. Alapeck, 87, of Mint Hill, NC: entered eternal rest on November 22, 2024.

Richard was born on May 29, 1937, the youngest son of the late Joseph and Helen Verbetich Alapeck. In his younger years, Richard participated and excelled in many sporting events, and received the All-American Junior College award for his athletic ability as point guard for Broome Community College, in Binghamton NY in the mid-1950s. Sports continued to be a big part of his life following college and well into his married life while he raised his five children. Richard retired from IBM after 30+ years of service. In his retired years, Richard enjoyed the simple things in life like spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed special times, such as vacations at Sand Bridge Beach, VA with the DiPietro family, as well as European trips with is sisters Dorothy and Helenka, both with whom he shared a special bond.

Richard was predeceased by his wife Diedre, and sons Kirk and Randy. He was also predeceased by his brothers Nicholas, Thomas, Joseph, John, Carl, Francis and Louis, and his sisters Louise, Anne, Mary, Dorothy and Helenka. Richard is survived by his sons Rich and Scott (wife Jodi); daughter Lisa; and Diedre’s sons Jeff (wife Caroline) and Mark. He is further survived by grandchildren: Lori-Beth, Blake, Taylor, Bridget, Ben, and Natalie, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was the last of a large first generation Croatian-American family and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

Richard will be interred at Sunset Memory Gardens in Charlotte at 1 PM on Tuesday, December 17, with Fr. Paul Gary leading the committal service.

Thank you for keeping the family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.