Benedetto “Salvatore” Ribaudo

Benedetto “Salvatore” Ribaudo, 76, of Norwood, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.  Beloved husband of Maria (nee Valore).  Loving father of Cristina Fanelli and her husband Frank A. Fanelli of Norwood and cherished grandfather of Anthony and Francesca.  Dearest brother of Maria Ribaudo, Rosa Lombardo and her husband Biagio, Nunziata Ribaudo, Grazia Ribaudo and Alfredo Ribaudo and his wife Maria. Devoted uncle to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Sal was a retired Arthur Avenue chef at Ann and Tony’s Ristorante, in the Bronx.  Upon moving to New Jersey he enjoyed gardening and was a crossing guard in Norwood. He loved being surrounded by his family and watching the New York Yankees.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp.  Visiting hours are Thursday 4-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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