Francis Joseph

Rispoli

Francis Joseph Rispoli, 59, passed away February 8th. He was born in Hoboken New Jersey at St. Mary's Hospital and was the third oldest child of the seven children of Honora (nee Batelka) and Salvatore Rispoli. Francis attended Bergen Catholic in Oradell, NJ and after graduating high school joined his parents in their family business, Rispoli's Pastry Shop in Ridgefield, NJ. In 1998 Francis bought the family business and expanded in time to another location in Emerson, NJ. Francis was a beloved son, proud father, loyal friend and brother, and humble provider.

Francis was a loving father to his three little girls Stasia, Josephine and Violet. He is reunited with beautiful JoJo who lost her battle to cancer in 2011. Nothing brought him more happiness than his children and everyone knew they were his world.

Francis is survived by his siblings Gabrielle Rispoli-Puzzo (Patrick), Marisa Rispoli-Serpico (Randy), Gabriele Christopher (Olya), Matthew, Peter (Evelyn). He is predeceased by his brother Salvatore and brother-in-law Randy, both whom were his best friends.

Francis is survived by his newlywed wife Lucrecia Mota-Diaz and the mother of his children Heidi Hartung-Rispoli his wife of 19 years.

Along with many nieces and nephews, Francis will be missed by many cousins, friends, Godchildren, and the hundreds of people who have called him "BOSS" over the years.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Josephine's Garden Foundation: https://www.josephinesgarden.org/donate.html

In memory of Josephine Rispoli.