Michelle Nicole Ripani, 29, of Meriden, formerly of Northford, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2019 at her home. Born in New Haven on March 23, 1990 and was the beloved daughter of Daniel R. Ripani, Sr. and Deborah Giammattei Ripani. Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University and made the dean’s list five times. She loved to read, go hiking and was a very comical young lady bringing laughter to her family and friends. Beloved sister of Daniel R. Ripani, Jr., Melissa M. Ripani-Carrasquillo and her husband Marc Carrasquillo. Loving aunt of Nicholas, Ella and Ariel Ripani, Aidan, Penelope and Laila Carrasquillo. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.
The visiting hours will be Monday, August 5th from 4 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Tuesday morning, August 6th at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Monica Church, Northford at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the americanaddictioncenters.org
She was sunshine to all who knew her. She was and always will be a beautiful woman, blessed with a heart of compassion for everyone. Life is cruel sometimes and sometimes God knows when you want to come home, and through his grace he opens his arms and takes you there. She will be remembered forever for being the soul who left us all with a question, and the answer can only be found in our faith.
Melissa,
Thinking about you and your family…. wishing for you peace in the most difficult of times….your sister is absolutely beautiful…and I pray she is at peace as well.
She is very loved.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Dan and Deb and kids we are so very sorry. All that keeps popping into my head is when joe and michelle were young and how often the loved to play together. Our prayers are with you all
Dear Danny, Deb, Danny Jr, Melissa and family,
Melissa was so precious. My deepest sympathy and with great sorrow, I send my love and prayers. Jesus has opened His Arms to Michelle and she rests in His Peace. My love, Auntie Joan and family.
My beautiful cousin. Words can’t say the pain in my heart. I can’t imagine the pain in her mother, father, brother and sister’s heart. She will forever be in my heart and will be missed dearly.
No words can heal this kind of pain. We are heart broken for your wonderful family and hope you find away to Treasure the wonderful memories of life Michelle like your times in Lake George a place both our families loved. I sorry for all of your family
Danny and Debi so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sending all my love and many prayers for strength, guidance and peace in this terrible time. Sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.
My deepest condolences to all family and fr friends ❤🙏
Dan, Debbie, and all of her family and freinds. So heartbroken for you all. May the angels surround her in heaven and all of you left on earth for eternity.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in these difficult days.
Heartfelt prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. May your faith stay strong in God till you meet again.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Ripani family. May the Lord bless and strengthen you during such time. God be with her and everyone.
So very sorry for your loss
We will continue to pray for you and yours
You and your family are always in our hearts…..God bless
Words cannot express what I’m feeling for you all; Prayers for you & all who mourn Michelle today & in times to come. I love you all & pray you find strength & comfort & the courage to face the days ahead. God bless you & be with each one of you today & always. XXOO
Dear Melissa and Family,
I am very sorry for your profound loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
It’s so very hard to put into word’s the sorrow we are feeling for all of you. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family. In time you will find the strength to move on with the guidance of your beautiful guardian angel. May the Lord be by your side and guide you through this. God Bless. We love you!!
I cried for you my friend…I asked God to ease your pain…I am so sorry for the Ripani Family..God Bless you my Friend and your wonderful family, you will always be in my Prayers.
Despite the devastation you feel now, just remember that Michelle’s pain and suffering is gone. It is hard to believe that my best friend and his wife had such a tragic loss. May God bless you and yours and lift up your spirits.
My sincerest condolences to the Ripani family. I played volleyball with Michelle in high school; she was my ‘little sister’ one year. She was always so bright and bubbly with a contagious smile. We lost touch when I graduated high school; I can only imagine the struggles she endured in the time leading up to her life’s end.
I hope that you all are allowing yourselves to grieve and remember the precious moments with her. I keep you all in my thoughts and heart during this time.
With love and hope,
Ashley
Dan,
I just heard this morning from Chuck Esposito. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family!
Mark Anderson