Joseph L. Ripoly, 76, of Wheeling, passed away, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Liza’s Place, surrounded by family.
He was born July 26, 1939, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Moran) Ripoly. Joe was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Sons of Italy, and Easter Seals. He sat as a board member for St. John’s Home for Children and the development committee; he worked as an official for Bellaire Relays and basketball for many years. Joe worked at the bank as a Loan Officer for over 30 years and later moved to the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce for 11 years and was currently working as a Reginal VP for Right at Home, as well as on movie sets as a gripper for 20th Century Fox. Joe loved his family more than anything.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death his loving wife Susan K. Ripoly (2016); and three brothers, Frank, John and Edmond Ripoly.
Joe is survived by his loving daughter Kim (Duane) Cummings; three grandchildren, Jessica, Elsa and Randall Joseph; close family friends, Terry McCormick, Kathy Antonucci and Karen Shilling; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Family and friends will be received Friday, May 20, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be at Corpus Christi, Saturday, May 21 at 11 am with Msgr. Eugene Ostrowski officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Home for Children or Liza’s Place in C/O www.treasuredmemoriesfunding.com.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com
The world has lost a wonderful guy! you are truly missed friend!
Kim and Family:
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Joe was a true gentleman and one of the nicest people we knew.
With deepest sympathy,
Pete & Erin Cuffaro
Joe & I have been friends since grade school, he a great friend & just an all around great guy. Joe never met anyone he didn’t shake their hand. I’m really going to miss ya buddy.
Kim and family we r so sorry about the loss of your family. We truly loved your mom and dad. Our deepest prayers to you and family
To all of Joe’s family and friends – It was a real pleasure to have met and known Joe. I remember one night, many years ago, at a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Joe recruited me to be on his bowling team. I’m not a very good bowler; however, we had a great time. We laughed and he made everyone he met feel welcome and important. He, his smile and kindhearted nature will be missed. May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences.
The Ripoly family hailed from Bellaire- south Bellaire- their homestead and the Badia homestead were separated by one family. When I would have the very special opportunity to sit and speak with Mr. Ripoly, business ended up being 5% of the conversation. He filled my mind with antics of the old neighborhood and he filled my heart with touching, larger than life, stories about my Dad. I countered with stories of his mother altering my formal gowns and sharing with me how to prepare lunch from wild growing greens. I always ended with saying, “to this day, I miss your Mom” and Mr. Ripoly’s eyes would get misty. Everyone will miss his kind demeanor, his smile and genuine warmth. Me, I’ll miss all that and the kind link he provided to the past- or as he put it – the best of days. Mr. Ripoly- a gentle journey, sir and please, kiss your Mom and hug my Daddy, for me.
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of such a super guy!
Hello Kim & family,
We think of you all often. So sorry for another loss for you all. Hope there are lots of happy memories to get you all through!
Love, Scott, Jill, Taryn, Jordan & Matt
Kim and Family, So sorry for your loss. I will always have very fond memories of Uncle Joe. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I’ll miss you, especially at all the bocce events during the year, the Italian Festivial, the Sons of Italy, and the Warwood Vets Club. Rest in peace.