age 82 years, of Omaha, NebraskaPreceded in death by parents James and Agnes Ripa; sister Gloria (Robert) Machacek.Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Betty (Mruz); children James J. (Betty) Ripa, Debra A. Ripa, Daniel T. (Gina) Ripa, John K. Ripa, Michael J. (Cheryl) Ripa; grandchildren Amber, Ashley (David) Mahoney, Daniel (Ali), Anna, Lucas, Emily, Ben, Tony, Michael, and Nick; great grandsons Thomas and Joseph; niece Gail (Joe) Micek; nephew Bob (Karen) Machacek.Member of Plumbers Local #16, the D.A.V., American Legion Post #331, and South Omaha Eagles.Visitation at Holy Ghost Catholic Church Tuesday, August 25th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 6:30 p.m. at the church. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, August 26th, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Interment St. John Cemetery. Military honors by American Legion Post 331 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the Disabled American Veterans.
