ELKHART — Thomas J. "Tom" Ripoli, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, April 28, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart.
He was born April 5, 1953, in Niles, Mich., to Daniel J. and Rosemary Ripoli.
Survivors include his father, Daniel "Dan" Ripoli of Elkhart and an aunt, Rose Hanon of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Daniel Ripoli.
Tom was a longtime member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Friday, May 2, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1108 S. Main St., Elkhart. The Rev. Glenn Kohrman will officiate. Cremation will follow at Altera Cremation Services. Burial of his cremated remains will take place in St. Vincent Cemetery at a later date.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, is entrusted with arrangements.