OBIT: Pete J. RIPOSO, 2006, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- RIPOSO, Pete J. 05/13/06 Daily American Pete J. Riposo, 75, Somerset Pike, Conemaugh Township, died May 12, 2006, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born Jan. 10, 1931, in New York City, son of the late Carmelo "Charlie" and Grace (D'Arrigo) Riposo. Survived by wife of 41 years, former Janet M. Adams; sisters and brother, Mary, married to Edward Lawrence; Jennie, married to Albert Defiore; Josephine, widow of Vincent Borelle; Anthony, married to former Mildred Knight, all of Ohio; and Carmella, married to William Widmyer, Michigan; also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. U.S. Navy veteran of Korean and Vietnam wars, having served from 1948 to 1968, plus 10 years of Reserve duty. A life member of Somerset Post 554 VFW. Also a member of the DAV Chapter 2, Johnstown, since 1981; Jerome Post 802 American Legion; Jenner Rod and Gun Club; Greater Ferndale Sportsmens Club; New Baltimore Sportsmen Association; Jerome Sportsmens Association; and Polish Falcons of America Nest 556, Jerome. Viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Main Street, Boswell. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday at All Saints Catholic Chapel, Acosta. The Rev. Father Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM Conv., celebrant. Committal, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. Graveside military rites by Somerset County Honor Guard.