Richard Rippy
June 26, 1944 - May 24, 2012
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Richard Rippy
June 26, 1944 - May 24, 2012
Obituary
Dear Friends and Family of Richard Rippy,
There will be a memorial and life celebration for Richard “Rich” Rippy this Saturday, June 23that 4:00 pm at InSpirit Center for Spiritual Living in Mission Viejo (25782 Obrero Dr., Mission Viejo 92691). Immediately following the service there will be a Life Celebration in the Irish tradition. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage to toast your relationship with him! He was loved and respected by many for his generosity and sense of duty.
He has been described as “bigger than life,” “a brilliant executive with a generous spirit” and a “one-of-a-kind friend and peer.’ Duty, loyalty, humility, responsibly and supporting others to become their best where his motto. A friend wrote, “He cut through emotion to what he recognized as the logical and effective solution.” One family member wrote, ‘He was always there,He always picked up the phone. Always.’
Richard was known for his thought-provoking statements like “cash is king,” “proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance,” “it’s all about the team” and “I’d rather die while living than live while dying.” His last written statement was ‘Try to judge me not for what I did, but look for what I’ve done.’
In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to donate to My Doggies Daycarehttp://www.mydoggiesdaycare.com or to Team Richard at the Alzheimer’s Association. My Doggie’s Daycare has cared for and is taking on the responsibility of adopting his dogs to a wonderful home. There remains a sizable outstanding balance. Sherri Young (owner) can be reached at sj.young@cox.net. A video of his dogs can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5JKRIQV8tM.
Light a candle or leave a message at Richard Rippy’s memorial website by clicking on the following link: https://www.oconnormortuary.com/obituaries/Richard-Rippy/. We treasure your stories and finds healing, peace and serenity in them.
Gratitude and blessings,
Karen Ebersole Rippy (wife)
119 responses to Richard Rippy
Cleo Heston says:
June 8, 2012
Yes Linda, you said it the way I will always remember Rich. I remember how he would always be so perfectly dressed and I always admired how so many of his employees loved him and at the same time respected him for his knowledge and he seemed to have a light to everyone he touched. This has really hurt me to learn that he is no longer on this earth, but maybe in a better place and no more pain.
Cleo Heston says:
June 8, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Richard Rippy
Gulsum Demirbas says:
June 8, 2012
There are no other words, but to say so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rich over the last few years and enjoyed working through complex issues and always finding solutions with his creative approach. I will remember him as someone who enjoyed challenges and never forget nothing is as serious as we make them to be. Rich reminded everyone it is OK to laugh a little. You will be missed.
Gulsum Demirbas
Ivan Van Netelbsoch says:
June 8, 2012
What a shock, I don’t know what to say. So sad. I always enjoyed working with Rich, late hours for me, early hours for him but always brought a smile on my face. I met him once in Las Vegas and the Californian sunshine shone through.
Ivan Van Netelbosch, Belgium
Jim Palistrant says:
June 8, 2012
For some moments in life there are no words. You were a positive influence on all that you touched here at IBM – a true professional, a leader by example and word, and someone I looked up to and admired.
– Jim Palistrant