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Salvatore (Stephen) Trippy passed away on March 9th 2013 in Seattle at the age of 70. He was born in Seattle March 16th 1942, the beloved son of Salvatore and Mary Trippy. He attended Our Lady of Mount Virgin grade school and Seattle Prep, completing his education at Seattle University. Steve then worked in real estate and with his father in the fur industry. In his 20's Steve entered into the Dominican Community, and was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest in Seattle. He took the name of Stephen, and ministered in Tacoma and Sedro Woolley, impacting the lives of everyone he touched. He retired early, suffering from emphysema for many years.
Steve was the consummate cook and ultimate host, opening his home and himself to anyone who crossed his path. His celebration of life will truly be missed, Heaven shines a little brighter now that he has walked through those gates.
Steve is survived by his sister Marguerite and her husband Wally, his niece Theresa, and nephew Walter and his wife Lisa. Rosary will be held at Columbia Funeral Home in Seattle on Thursday, March 21st at 7 PM, celebration of Steve's life will be held the following Saturday at 11 AM at St Brendan's Catholic Church, 10100, NE 192nd St, Bothell, Washington. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Medic One.
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Gloria Savio
March 25, 2013
Prayers and condolences to you and your family Marguerite. He is peaceful in Heaven with his Savior and family---he has graduated!! Love, Gloria and family
Fr. Gary Zender
March 21, 2013
I lived with Steve for two months at Immaculate Heart Rectory in Sedro Woolley just before I went off to St. Meinrad Seminary where he also attended. He always was a great one to encourage me in my journey and I am grateful to him. My prayers go out to your family. Fr. Gary Zender, Pastor at St. Anthony
March 18, 2013
We are sad to know our old friend has passed. Sal (Steve) and I go back to our days at Seattle Prep and were fraternity brothers in Alpha Kappa Psi at Seattle U. Always the eternal optimist and full of good cheer, heaven will have a great new resident in our good friend.
Jeff Flowers Seattle U class of '65.
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