Obituary of William Van Riper

William Van Riper of Warwick, NY entered into rest Thursday November 15, 2012 after a short illness, he was 77 years old. The son of the late Roy and Bessie Organ Van Riper, he was born June 8, 1935 in Amity, NY. Bill was retired from Orange County Plumbing Supply where he worked as a salesman. Bill was an honorary member of the Pine Island Fire Department. He enjoyed his antique car and attended various car shows in the tri state area and was a member of the Orange County Antique Auto Club. Bill is survived by his wife Angeline Van Riper at home; Daughter Linda Meyers and husband Tommy of Middletown; Son Leonard (Lenny) Van Riper and wife Rhonda of Cabot, VT.; Son-in-law John Sinsabaugh of Warwick; Grandchildren Jack Sinsabaugh and companion Mo Mesina of Mt. Hope; Joseph Sinsabaugh and wife Jackie of New Hampton, NY; Sarah Rogers, Jesse Atkinson, Richard Atkinson all of Vermont;and Jamie Mann of Garnerville, NY; Great-grandchildren Riona & Colin of New Hampton; Jenna, Cody, & Jace of Vt.; 2 sisters Erma Mulqueen and husband Dean of New Hampton; and Clara Bolzan of Goshen; Brothers – in –law Joseph Sliwa and wife Joyce of Goshen; Henry Sliwa of Fl; sisters-in-law Genevieve Noger of Warwick; and Josephine Romanoski of Washingtonville; and several nieces and nephews; He was pre-deceased by 2 brothers Roy & John, and a sister Martha. Friends May Call on Friday November 16, 2012 from the hours of 3:00PM to 7:00PM at T.S. Purta F.H., 690 Co. Rt. 1 Pine Island, NY 10969. Funeral mass will be held 12:30 PM on Saturday November 17, 2012 at St. Stanislaus Church Pine Island, NY. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Pine Island Fire Department, PO Box 322 Pine Island, NY or to PIVAC, PO Box 264, Pine Island, NY.