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Joseph Rispone Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18, 2014.

Joseph was a retired electrician with IBEW Local 995, a native of Amite and a resident of the City of Central. He died at 6:00am Thursday, August 14, 2014 at his residence. He was 76. Joseph was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, Monday from 10:30am until the religious service at 1:30pm in the funeral home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Michael Moroney of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Military honors will follow. He is survived by his wife: Gayle Ruth Russell Rispone; his sons: Royce Rispone & wife Patti, Dale Rispone & wife Amy, and Brook Rispone & wife Stephanie; sister-in-law: Lynn Rispone; brother: Bobby Rispone & wife Patty; 6 grandchidlren: Brad Rispone, Kristen Rispone McFearin, Karen Rispone, Derek Rispone, Michael Rispone and Adam Rispone; one great-grandchild: Aubrey McFearin. Joseph was preceded in death by his father: Anthony Rispone; his mother: Marie Gulino Rispone; and his brother: Andy Rispone. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, Mario Rispone, Kirk Rispone and Amy Rispone Borskey.

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August 16, 2014

Butch & Carol Russell

Gayle & family we wish we could be there with you at this time! We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing! May God give you strength in the days ahead. He was loved and will be so greatly missed, and always remembered. We love you sis! Butch & Carol

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August 16, 2014

Lydia & Tim Kane

We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our prayers are with you.

August 15, 2014

Tim and Paula Austin

So sorry to hear of this Amy. We will be praying for you and your family!!

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