Date of Service:
June 16, 2021
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Jacqueline Anne (York) Riepl, age 84, passed away June 9, 2021 at her home in Vero Beach.
She was born in South River, New Jersey, briefly lived in Milltown and raised her family in East Brunswick where she coached cheerleading and was an active member of St Bartholomew’s church. She and husband Frank moved to Florida in 1999 for retirement.
She was a member of all-state chorus for 3 years in High School and continued her love of music and musicals throughout her life.
Jackie was a homemaker and her relationships with her family were everything to her. Her family was all devoted to her all the way down to her great grandchildren. Her special relationship with each and every one of them will remain in their hearts forever. A true and wonderful friend to many and anyone who crossed her path in Life was impacted by her warmth.
She was a member of St. John’s of the Cross, Vero Beach.
Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years Francis Riepl of Vero Beach, Sons Timothy and Diane Riepl of Monmouth Beach, NJ, Frank and Paula Riepl of Milltown, NJ, and Glenn and Jill Riepl of Chapel Hill, NC, beloved Sister Bernice Macaro of Milltown, NJ, 6 grandchildren Joseph and Bridget Riepl of Rumson, NJ, Amie and Tim Retzlaff of Milltown, NJ, Winston Riepl and Sydney Riepl both of Monmouth Beach, NJ, Nicole Riepl of Boston, MA, Zachary Riepl of Chapel Hill, NC, great grandchildren Patrick, Sadie, Madison, Kennedy, Nieces and Nephews, Larry Macaro and Kelly Andrulewich, Jackie Macaro, Jan and John Laub, Doug and Leslie Reichenbach.
She was predeceased by her Mother Theresa (DeConie) York, Son Glenn Robert Riepl and many Aunts and Uncles.
A Funeral Mass will take place 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 7550 26th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966.
In addition to arrangements in Vero Beach, a Visitation for friends and family, will be held on Wednesday, June 30th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N Main St. at Riva Avenue, Milltown, NJ.
In Lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to: VNA Hospice, Vero Beach Office, 1110 35th Lane. Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Simone and Art Ioli - Friends
June 13, 2021, 12:44 pm
Our condolences to the Riepl family. Jackie was a very good friend and neighbor. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Cindy Roy - cousin
June 14, 2021, 1:47 am
Sincere sympathy and compassion for Jackie’s extended family. Our thoughts are with you. Love Cousin Cindy
Jane Fisher
June 15, 2021, 5:29 pm
Love and prayers for everyone. She was a kind, generous, and beautiful woman. I’ll miss her so much.