Barbara Zelikofsky Rapp

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara (Bobbie) Zelikofsky Rapp, 85, formerly of West Hartford, CT., died Saturday, August 20, 2016 after a long illness. Born February 6, 1931 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Freda Levine Zelikofsky. Bobbie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was a longtime member of Congregation Sharra Tfille in Saratoga Springs. She graduated from Saratoga Springs High School where she was a cheerleader and also attended Alfred University. Bobbie raised her family in West Hartford, CT, during which time she used her fine fashion sense as a personal shopper, model and fashion show coordinator. She retired to Saratoga Springs and married her early sweetheart, Dr. Franklin Rapp in September of 1996. They shared the happiest years of their lives together in her beloved Saratoga Springs, wintering in Boynton Beach, Florida. Her smile, charm, grace, style and love of children were experienced by all who knew her for even a moment. She was vivacious, fun loving and a joy to be with. She was an avid swimmer and enjoyed playing tennis, skiing and playing golf. To her husband Frank, she was “The Flower of Saratoga.” In addition to her parents, Bobbie was predeceased by her loving sister and brother, Selma Berkowitz and Gerald (Zelikofsky) Selig. Bobbie leaves behind her husband, Dr. Franklin Rapp; her daughters, Lauren Tobin of Tampa, FL and Carrie Levine (David) Beecher of Madison, CT; three grandchildren, Charlie Maxwell Tobin of Tampa, FL and Maddie and Haley Beecher, both of Madison, CT; four nieces, Susan (Bob) Edwards, Joanne (Jim) Dwornik, Judith (Harold) Zassenhaus and Sandi (Robert) Wieskopf. In addition, she leaves behind Frank’s daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday August 23, 2016 at Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in the Jewish Community Center Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.