Joseph Ripepi

Obituary of Joseph A. Ripepi

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Rensselaer- Joseph A. Ripepi age 70, passed Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Albany Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.  Joe was born in Schenectady on June 14, 1949 to the late Dominick and Theresa Cesare Ripepi. Joe attended and graduated from both Mont Pleasant High School and the Culinary Institute in Hartford, Conn. He was employed as an area chef for Walt Disney World in Florida and more recently he worked at the Butcher Block in Albany and Macy’s in Colonie Center.  Joe enjoyed cooking, gardening and decorating for the different seasons.  He loved spending time with his beloved pet Maysie and his loving partner Mark. Joe is survived by his companion of 45 years Mark Cardinal.  Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home 1700 Washington Avenue Rensselaer, Sunday at 12:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to gather prior to the service starting at 11 AM. Joe will be interred next to his mother in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe and Maysie’s names to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society 3 Oakland Avenue Menands, NY 12204. 

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Sunday
8
December

Visitation

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, December 8, 2019
W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, Inc
1700 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, New York, United States
Visitation
Sunday
8
December

Funeral Service

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Sunday, December 8, 2019
W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home Inc.
1700 Washington Ave.
Rensselaer, New York, United States
518-286-3400
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