Josephine G. Sleeper Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 8, 2024, at the age of 83, Josephine G. Sleeper of Newport, Rhode Island passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josephine G. Sleeper to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband John S. Sleeper, Sr.; her parents, Sebastian "Yonnie" J. Ripa and Florence E. Ripa (Weaver); her brothers, Carmine F. and John "Jackie" J. Ripa; and her son-in-law Levie LaParle, Sr..
She is survived by: her children, Linda L. LaParle, John S. Sleeper, Jr. (Jo-Ann) of Portsmouth, James A. Sleeper (Stephanie) of Middletown and Jerry M. Sleeper of Newport; her grandchildren, Brian Sleeper (Amber), April Mack (Charles), John Sleeper, III (Sara), Carlton Meriwether (Abigail), Levie LaParle, Jr. (Rachael) and Michaela LaParle; her great grandchildren, Logan, Henry, Harrison, Catherine, Camille, Callie, Jaxon, Carlton James, Lily and Madelyn; her sister Sandra Cotta (David); her sisters-in-law, Maureen and Barbara Ripa; her niece Jennifer LaVault; and her nephew Jonathan Ripa. She is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and godchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Church, https://emmanuelnewport.org.
