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Peter Ripa, 67, of Holyoke, passed away Monday May 9, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Holyoke, son of Mary P. (Wagner) Ripa of Holyoke, and the late Atty. Samuel W. Ripa. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Phillips-Exeter Academyand attended Williams College.
Peter previously worked in construction and was an accomplished trumpet player. In addition to his father, Peter was predeceased by a brother Paul Ripa. Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother Mark Ripa of Martha’s Vineyard; two nieces: Jillian Ripaand Kendyll Gage Ripa; a nephew Brian Ripa; great nieces and nephews Ashley, Isaiah, and Justin; as well as several cousins.