RIPA, James Vincent

James Vincent Ripa, 85, of Scottsdale, AZ died June 23, 2003. Born June 20, 1918 he moved to Arizona 45 years ago from Holyoke, MA. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was a master printer and a realtor. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. "Lucky Jim" was a world traveler.

He is survived by his daughter Delores "Dee" Cullen; son, Robert J.; brother, Phillip; grandchildren, Jenna and Michael Cullen.

A Rosary will be held on Friday, June 27, 2003, at 7 PM with visitation from 5-8 PM at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. Mass will be on Saturday, June 28, 2003, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3801 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. The family suggests contributions to the Leukemia Society, 2990 E. Northern, #E100, Phoenix AZ 85028.

Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/26/2003.

Posted by Karen on March 05, 2010

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