FRANK A. TRIPODI

Frankie, I can't believe you are gone. You always made me smile. Hearing you tell stories about growing up and some of the stories about you and Jo. I remember when she passed away and you told me about it I gave you a big hug, I'll never forget the look in your eyes. I know you and Jo are up there together again, you both will be truly missed.

Dear Frank,
You've touched my life in so many ways in such a short time. I enjoyed everyday we spent together; hearing stories of your childhood and your family. One of our last conversations will always be special to me.... You asked me while looking up at the sky, " how do you think it works up there Celeste?" ( meaning heaven ), and I said, " I don't know, I've been trying to figure that out since I was a

Dear Frank,
You've touched my life in so many ways in such a short time. I enjoyed everyday we spent together; hearing stories of your childhood and your family. One of our last conversations will always be special to me.... You asked me while looking up at the sky, " how do you think it works up there Celeste?" ( meaning heaven ), and I said, " I don't know, I've been trying to figure that out since I was a little kid "
I hope you're happy now in heaven and I'll always remember the time we spent together watching the Olympics!
Thank you for letting me be a part of your life; now I will always keep in contact with your wonderful family.
As I said to you when I left you the last day " peace be with you "
Love,
Celeste

frank you old SOB i'm going to miss you and jo being around had a lot of good cold ones with you. the news of your passing makes me sad yet happ for you and jo can be back together forever. thank for all the pointers and remember what you always told me f those mother fers

Dear Daddy

I bet right now you and Uncle Philly are at Belmont with the ponies, huh?
I remember those times riding ponies as child with you.
Pick a winner! And then to Aunt Fanny for some macaroni and gravy – and a little tripe too!
Uffa!

We did not have much time together all these years, but I am grateful to God and the universe
that he gave us ( you and me ) 8 days in July, just a few weeks ago.

Dear Daddy

I bet right now you and Uncle Philly are at Belmont with the ponies, huh?
I remember those times riding ponies as child with you.
Pick a winner! And then to Aunt Fanny for some macaroni and gravy – and a little tripe too!
Uffa!

We did not have much time together all these years, but I am grateful to God and the universe
that he gave us ( you and me ) 8 days in July, just a few weeks ago. I hope in that time I made you feel better having you run the “driveway” several times a day and using the weights. And I learned how to make coffee in those new coffee pots ( technology……. ) and we watched the CD of the old super 8 movie films film’s of us as kids –laughing belly laughs.

Celeste, sweet girl that she is, made sure to tell me you talked about me all the time and how proud you were of me and how much my brand of “therapy” helped you. Grazie.

Behave yourself up there, but have a good time – no more aches and pains, or medications or
wrinkles and grey hair – take a spin to Calabria and mangia mangia!

Rest now daddy and know I hold you in my heart.

Ti voglio bene, papa
Your first born,
Ro

Dear Grandpa,
You influenced my life in so many ways. I will forever miss our long talks about various things in life. You were always kind and generous with your love. You played in a big part of helping me become the woman I am today. I will not forget you.

Love,
Heather <3>

Frank, what was Jo Ann without you, or you aside from your wife? The two of you fed me when I was hungry, and took me in when I was homeless; you gave me hope. I tend to give the credit to Jo Ann, but without your compassionate heart, it may not have happened. God bless you always. Your merciful love and kindness live on.

Frank you where a father to me and a wonderful papa to my kids!! I'm kinda lost for words right now I want you to know I love you so much and will miss you!! I picked up the phone to call you today and realized you wouldn't answer and I sat and cried what I would give to kiss your forehead and say see ya later or for you to cuss at me one more time or to hear

Frank you where a father to me and a wonderful papa to my kids!! I'm kinda lost for words right now I want you to know I love you so much and will miss you!! I picked up the phone to call you today and realized you wouldn't answer and I sat and cried what I would give to kiss your forehead and say see ya later or for you to cuss at me one more time or to hear you say I'm a slap the s**t out of you lol ;) I will never forget you and all you and Joann have done for me I love you both so very much!!!!

Papa we love you so much and I will never ever forget how you would dress me up and dance with me to singing in the rain :) we will miss you so much give namaw a kiss from all of us love Phoenix and Dominic and mommy

This (video) was made for Dan (Frank's son) and his family on this past father's day. I thought I would put it here as a tribute to him. We love you Frank!...

http://youtu.be/wdyarCwFWaQ

My mother, Jeanne, and I are so terribly sorry for your loss. Frank was a great man and although I'm sure he is happy at home with JoAnn, he will never be forgotten by those whose lives he touched. God Bless!