LEWIS RIPPS

I adored my cousin Lewis from my earliest memory. He was mentor, guardian, close friend and support through the entirety of my life. How excited I would be, as a little girl, to see him through the window of the train as it pulled into the Bayonne station to take me to my Aunt Marion's for a very child-centered weekend. Often he and Norman would walk with me to Wolffs for an ice cream cone, swinging me up in the air between them. I have kept a few of his last emails to me, including one...

My forever Boss man, I am missing you down here. I know the angels above are rejoicing with such an amazing person like yourself. I will always cherish our memories and I have been thinking about you tremendously. I thank you for always been good to me and not forgetting me over the years when I moved away. I love you always, until we meet again. Love Always My Great Angel, Donnie Ray

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lewis was an accomplished gentleman and a true friend.

NO ONE ON THIS EARTH HAD A BETTER FRIEND

I will miss hearing from Lewis, My uncle from an other mother. He always remembered his cousin "Dickie's" Birthday and would remind me that I did have family up North.
He will always be in my memories.
My thoughts and condolences to my Ripps family.

lewis was a dear man and a true mensch. he was always kind and helpful to the epstein clan, particularly to my dad, Morton Epstein, who lived in the same building. for us, he and marcia were sturdy ships who we could call and ask for help with dad. and, with lewis and marcia, there was never anything they wouldnt or couldnt do to help. may his memory be a blessing.

Lewis Ripps Loving Cousin friend Lewis left a big chunk out our Heartz
He was the Star if the Buchbinder Family