74, beloved husband and best friend Dorothy Marie Chiapelas (nee Roth), father of John P. Chiapelas, Jr (Karen), Natalie M. Chiapelas, the late Michael J. Chiapelas and the late Christine, grandfather of John III, McKayla, Larry, A.J., Trentyn, Summer, Bianca, Ari and the late Danielle. Brother of Nicholas Chiapelas (Ang), dear uncle, cousin and friend. Proud Navy Veteran. 28 year employee of the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office.