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Stephen Ristano Obituary

Stephen J. Ristano, a retired self-employed landscaper, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Roscoe Regional Rehabilitation Health Care Center, at the age of 82.
The cherished son of the late "Lilly" and James Ristano, he was born February 11, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY.
He loved family, singing and performing Doo-Wop, reminiscing about old times, caring for horses and landscape designing.
Loving husband of wife Lucy; devoted father of Frank (Tracey), Lisa (Larry), Jamie (Susan); beloved brother to Peter (Lorraine), Charles (Gail), Mary; and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on September 20th from 12:00PM-3:00PM at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, at 401 Broadway in Monticello with a memorial service starting at 2:00PM
The memories, laughter and love he gave to all will forever remain in our hearts. He will be sorely missed and may his soul rest in eternal peace.
Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello NY; for additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stephen, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by WMC on Oct. 1, 2025.

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401 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701

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