Ernest Charles Tripodi Jr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest C. “Ernie” Tripodi Jr. Ernie passed peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 25, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital following a brief illness. He was 82 years of age at the time of his passing.

Ernest was born in Niles, Ohio on February 13, 1943. He was the son of Ernest C. Tripodi Sr. and Edith (Caruso) Brandt. He had one sister: the late Judith Skiba. Ernie was a graduate of the Niles McKinley High School Class of 1962 and of the Catholic faith. Ernie was deeply adored by Carol A. (Ruddy) Tripodi, his wife of 63 years. They met in 1960 during a casual night of bowling and fell madly in love almost immediately. They married on September 8, 1962, and started raising a family in 1963, welcoming two daughters into their lives.

Ernie made a lifelong career as a meat cutter at many local grocery stores even after retirement from Delphi Packard Electric. He enjoyed many friendships throughout his career as a meat cutter and touched many lives over the years as a bingo caller for the Warren Boosters. He was lovingly referred to as “Mr. Bingo” by many of his friends. Ernie’s laughter was infectious, and he was one of the kindest souls. He reminded everyone of a big teddy bear, especially his loving wife. In his later years he enjoyed tending to his yard and one of his favorite pastimes was grocery shopping, daily. He was joyous and ornery and took great pleasure in scorching everyone at one time or another. His most cherished moments were those with his loving wife.

Ernest is survived by his wife Carol; daughter, Pattie Nypaver; and two grandchildren Jeremy and Gina Nypaver. He is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Patricia Hray, Jennifer (Paul) LaBenne and Charlotte Cancelli. He is proceeded in death by his daughter Nancee Tripodi; his parents, and his sister Judith Skiba.

At his request, a celebration of life will take place at a date to later be determined. Private burial was at Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.