Angelo A. Ripepi – Monongahela

Angelo A. Ripepi, 93, of Monongahela, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born May 2, 1930, in Gallatin, Angelo was the son of Angelo Benedetto and Catherine Quattrone Ripepi. Following his graduation in 1948 from Monongahela High School, Angelo earned his bachelor’s degree in education from California University. He was stationed three years in Alaska while serving the U.S. Army during the Korean War and after returning home, followed up his education by earning his master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. Angelo began his teaching career in the Monongahela schools as a math teacher and later became a guidance counselor for Elizabeth Forward School District until his retirement in 1991. A member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela, he was instrumental in the construction of its Festa grounds. An avid woodworker and Penn State Nittany Lions fan, he was a member of VFW Post No.1409 in Monongahela and the Monongahela Elks Lodge. Angelo was always proud to say he built his family home. He loved spending time and helping friends and family and could always be found in the summer at Ripepi Winery helping his nephew. He is survived by a son and daughter in law, Mark (Paula) Ripepi of Harrison City, Pa.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer (Thomas) Sendek of Washington and Annette (William) Hough of Hough of Towson, Md.; two sisters, Dr. Antoinette Ripepi Cramer and husband Dr. Thomas of Sugarland, Texas, and Rose and husband Dr. John Moreschi of Ft. Mills, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Michael, Missy (Joe), John (Chelsea), Marina, Elaina (Alex), Ruth and Katie; and one great granddaughter, Sofia Marie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Jean (Sawich) Ripepi, who passed away Jan. 1, 2023; a granddaughter, Bekah Hough, who died Nov. 21, 2004; two brothers, Anthony J. “Neno” Ripepi and  Philip J. “Leo” Ripepi; and a sister, Frances Pepka. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Blessing prayers will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish beginning at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Carroll Township with military honors conducted by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad. Condolences can be made at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com and donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice.