Robert Ripley Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Ripley (North Tonawanda, New York), who passed away at the age of 73, on March 6, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandchild Christian Knuutila; his parents, Glenn Ripley and Pauline Merry Ripley; his siblings, Carol Sessions and Gail Nestark; and his parent-in-law Florian Frankenberger.
He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Frankenberger Ripley; his children, Jennifer Cottrell (Eric), Kimberly Knuutila (Jason) and Michael Ripley; his grandchildren, Emily, Ashleigh Cottrell, Matthew, Aaron and Jillian Knuutila; his siblings, Debbie Garlock (late Jim), Paul Ripley (Francine), Gary Ripley and Ron Ripley; his mother-in-law Patricia; and his siblings-in-law, Sue Dietz (Kermit) and Paul Frankenberger (Karen). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, March 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church (5442 Tonawanda Creek Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name can be made to DeSales Catholic School, https://www.desalescatholicschool.org.
