James Rispoli

Former Staten Island resident, James Rispoli, 74, of Ocean, New Jersey and Naples, Florida passed away on Monday, October 4th, 2021. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Rosemarie (Longo) Rispoli for 49 years; loving father of Stephen and his wife Maggie, Paul and his wife Mary Beth; cherished grandfather of Stephen, Olivia, Isabelle and Sydney Rispoli; loving brother of Mary Lou Schneider. His family was the joy of his life. James was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He moved to Staten Island in 1972 where he resided for 47 years in New Dorp, Richmondtown and Sunset Hill. James attended Colby Academy High School in Brooklyn, NY. He received a B.S. in Business at NY Institute of Technology. He then furthered his education at Richmond College receiving a Masters Degree in Education and a 6 year Professional Certificate in Supervision and Administration. James enjoyed a wonderful career teaching in Brooklyn starting at St. Patrick's School in Bay Ridge. He then taught at P.S. 185, 186 and 205. James was also a successful licensed Real Estate Broker for 35 years. He began at Otto Vitale Real Estate and then became a partner at Vitale Sunshine Realty. He ended his career with Robert DeFalco Realty. James was also involved in advertising and modeling in magazine ads and did a television commercial for the New York Knicks. For several years James and his wife were part owners in Bella NY Magazine where he was the Director of New Business Development. In his free time, James enjoyed traveling, going to Broadway shows, and spending time with friends at his Community Pool and Clubhouse. Funeral services will begin with a viewing on Thursday, October 7th from 1 – 4 PM and 6 – 9 PM at Hanley Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be on Friday, October 8th at St. Patrick's Church at 10 a.m., 53 Saint Patrick's Place, SI, NY. Burial will follow at Moravian Cemetery. Masks will be required at the request of the family. Thank you.