Joseph R. Schipani

Joseph R. Schipani obituary, Grand Rapids, MI

Joseph R. Schipani

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Mar

22

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12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home

3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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Mar

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church

6477 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301

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Mar

23

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church

6477 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301

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Joseph Schipani Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids on Mar. 18, 2026.
Joseph R. Schipani, age 97 of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Family will greet friends and relatives from 12-5pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30am on Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church, 6477 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301, with visitation prior to starting at 10am. Rev. Leonard Sudlik presiding. Entombment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

22

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home

3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church

6477 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

23

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church

6477 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.