Frank Rispoli, Jr., 84 of Branford, formerly of Northford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at his home. He was born in New Haven on April 23, 1936 and was the son of the late Frank Rispoli, Sr. and Mary (Bombace) Rispoli. Beloved father of Christine Rispoli Crotta (Christopher) and the late Frank John Rispoli. Loving Pop-Pop to the lights of his life Nicolas and Isabella Crotta. Beloved brother of Patricia (Rispoli) Lincoln and the late Thomas Rispoli, Sr. Also survived by his cherished nieces Mary-Ashley Cohagan (Kyle), Gloria Rispoli and many cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews and many friends. Former Husband to Josephine (Rispoli) Bergeron. Predeceased by his beloved nephew Thomas Frank Rispoli Jr.
Frank graduated from Wilbur Cross High School and later served his country faithfully in the US Marine Corp. He was the owner/operator of the former Rispoli’s Cleaning Service until his retirement. After retirement, Frank worked on the Mississippi Queen Steamboat as a social host which was his dream job. He was an avid bowler, amazing cook, excellent dancer and loved spending time with his family and friends. Frank’s passion was golf and he could always be found at Lyman Orchards or Alling Memorial golfing with his best friend Tony Alteri and son-in-law Christopher. Frank was thrilled when his grandchildren took up the game and joined him on the course.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at The Hearth at Gardenside especially Theresa Heier, Karen DeSantis, and Chef Alberto for going above and beyond to care for Frank.
The visiting hours will be Saturday morning, Feb. 13th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 1:00. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. (masks and social distancing strictly required for all services) In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank’s memory to:
The Food Pantry of North Branford P.O. Box 403 North Branford, CT 06471 or The Alzheimers Association (https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=666359.)
Christine and Family: My sincere sympathy on the passing of your Dad. May he Rest in Peace.
I am so sorry to hear about another great cousins passing. My condolences to the family.
Love Laura & Joe Mongillo
My deepest condolences on your Loss…My dad Frank Naccarato and Frank would go together to Dance as Social Hosts on the Mississippi Queen together. They had such wonderful times on the boat. Their jobs was to entertain and socialize with the single ladies on the boat. They would dance with and buy drinks (reimbursed by the boat) for all the ladies.
My dad said his job was to be a Gigiolo…they weren’t allowed to stay at one table they had to work the room. He and Frank would work the room. I just happened to be checking the obits. for someone else and saw Frank’s and knew I had to share my condolences and wonderful memories that he and my dad shared. My Dad passed in 2002..
Linda Chaves