We are saddened to learn of the passing of Gerald Ripo, Class of 1968, of Sarasota, Florida on September 17, 2025.

Gerald was 77 years of age, having been born October 13, 1947.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends, classmates during this difficult time.  We do not have an obituary to share at this time however many will remember the Ripo family on Palmer Drive in Sayville.

The Funeral Services Provider was: 

Sound Choice Cremation
5200 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 312-6371

A memorial page has been created in Gerald‘s honor and the Sayville Alumni Association will remember him annually on his birthday, October 13th. We hope these remembrances will provide solace to those who knew and loved Gerald.

Thank you so much to Erick Baumeister of our Historians Committee for confirming Gerald’s passing.