Mr. Patrick Ribustello

"Pat" was my former employer at Hotel Edison's gift shop from Sept. 1987-Feb 1988 who had a nephew we called Patrick at the time. He generously employed me as I came to Manhattan with my savings and not much else at age 18. Doing research for my autobio brought me here and it is rewarding to see that this man maintained his good community standing with so many. It surprises me that he did not live to 100, but I'm sure he lived a robust equivalence nonetheless. Good memories, RIP Pat.

I am so very sorry that news of Patrick’s death has just reached me here in Vancouver, BC. We first met Patrick when he was manning the counter at the lobby gift shop at The Edison. It was our first trip to NYC with a group of 15 of my high school,theatre students in tow.
Although they’d been told to bring hats or ear muffs (we were visiting in December) several students had forgotten and I sent them into the gift shop to see if they had any ear muffs for sale. My students came back out...

I had the good fortune to know Pat over the course of 16 years working on West 46th Street. He was an anchoring, friendly and colorful presence in the somewhat gray days of the 1990s and early 2000s. Unfailingly friendly and when you knew Pat, you knew you werent anonymous or alone in the big City.... miss him already.
James from the Paramount Hotel

Pat I will forever miss you. I have so many memories and laughter to look back on that I will cherish dearly. You were an amazing man and I always admired you and your capabilities! You beat to your own drum, were larger than life and your humor was endless. Keep them laughing in heaven. Bye for now my friend ❤

Pat, I will miss our good old days at the Edison..rest in peace my friend

Patrick was larger than life in his kindness, honesty,intelligence and sense of humor. Even though he has passed, his spirit is still so much with anyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
with sympathy to his family and his dedicated wife, Cathy,
Pamela Title

I am saddened by this news, but so grateful that I had the honor of knowing him. Several years ago he appeared as an angel sent by God to help my son and myself out of a bad situation. I am sure we were not the only ones. Thank you Mr. Pat for your kindness. I know our Lord welcomed you with open arms.

My sincerest condolences to Pat's family and friends. He will be missed but never forgotten.