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First Posted: 2/2/2013 
ROBERT J. RIPA, of Exeter, passed away Thursday. He was a son of the late Charles and Margaret Ripa. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired school teacher and principal at Wyoming Area School District. Robert was an avid golfer, who won many golf tournaments at Emanon Country Club. He loved his family, crossword puzzles, his yard and his Volkswagen Beetle. Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Christine; daughter, Ann Marie Kachmarsky, Exeter; two grandchildren, James and Michael.
He will truly be missed by his family who loves him dearly.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by Howell-Lussi Funeral Home West Pittston.

ROBERT J. RIPA, of Exeter, passed away Thursday. He was a son of the late Charles and Margaret Ripa. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired school teacher and principal at Wyoming Area School District. Robert was an avid golfer, who won many golf tourn