More Sad News-Luigi Tiripicchio

[pappy]

My condolences to Luigi's family. I could not be up North to pay my respects to a great person. He was fun to watch race, and later a great friend. I hope he is with the rest of the guys that have passed on. You will be missed by all. R.I.P. AL VAN NESS.

[RACENUT]

It Is With Deepest Regret We Wish To Inform You Of The Passing Of Islip Speedway Figure 8 Driver Car #74, Luigi Tiripicchio. He Was A
Dear Friend To All That Knew Him.

Viewing Will Be At:

Moloney's Lake Funeral Home
132 Ronkonkoma Avenue
Lake Ronkonkoma, Ny 11779
(631) 588-1515

Today (sunday) From 2-4 & 7-9 Pm
Burial Tomorrow (monday) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 9:45am
Portion Road
Lake Ronkonkoma, Ny

Our Sincerest Condolences To His Family And Friends.

He Was One Of The Finest Men I Ever Knew. He Will Surely Be Missed.

Alan Bowers

[W. J.]

One of the greatest Figure-8 drivers of his era, always entertaining and competitive.
Sorry to hear of his passing. Luigi will be missed and my condolences to his whole family.

[Tower Man]

The last of the Ronkonkoma Gang, Mike Dentone, Joe Hlatky, Johnny Zell and now Luigi. I will never forget the Italian and American flags on his roof and the seat in the middle. He was one of the best I ever saw, and I saw many.

My prayers are with Luigi's family at this time.

When does the sadness end?

[rydogg97]

Very sad news!! But the enjoyment that he gave me when I was growing up watching him race will never be forgotten!!! Thank you very much!! I wish the family well in their time of grief.

[allhailunc]

One thing that stands out most in my mind about Luigi was even in the middle of the summer in 90+ degree heat he would always be wearing his lumberjack shirt and his wool hat.One of the greatest to ever grace to 8 and will be missed by all that knew him