Ronald Joseph Rispoli, Sr.

Ronald Joseph Rispoli Sr., 93, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away July 26, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1932, to Saverio and Rose Rispoli. He was later baptized at St. Francis of Paola Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York on November 5, 1932.

Ron graduated from Boys High School in Brooklyn, New York, with the Class of 1950. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1961, stationed in Germany and at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Following his military service, Ron gained employment with the New York Telephone Company in New York City where he served in a multitude of technical and managerial roles over the next 34 years while amassing a perfect attendance record.

On August 3, 1963, Ron married Josephine (Cimino) Rispoli at St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church in Whitestone, New York. He completely and utterly adored his devoted wife and caring companion. During their nearly 63 years together, Ron served as a devoted husband and father who was always there for his family. He was actively involved in his children's lives, coaching their baseball teams and serving as an assistant scoutmaster. He took great pride in serving his community, to include lending a helping hand to anyone in need.

Ron was a true jack-of-all-trades and could build or repair just about anything. He enjoyed working with his hands, solving puzzles, surf-fishing, and playing baseball, to include serving as the perennial shortstop for his company’s league softball team. Ron also served as a highly respected member of the American Italian Club in Colorado Springs for more than 25 years. Upon relocating to Ozark, Missouri in the summer of 2018, Ron ultimately became a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield, Missouri.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Saverio and Rose Rispoli; and his brothers, Anthony, Samuel, and Louis Rispoli.

Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Josephine Rispoli; his sons, Ronald (Catherine) Rispoli Jr., Michael Rispoli, and John (Amanda) Rispoli; grandchildren, Victoria (Matthew) Thorne, Matthew (Serenity) Rispoli, Nicholas Rispoli, Kaitlyn (Zachary) Wright, and Kenshin Rispoli; and great-grandchildren, Vincent, Genesis, and Silas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield, Missouri, with Father David Hulshof officiating. Full military honors will be rendered at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass.