Massapequa, New York - Janice M. Risimini, 68, of Massapequa, NY, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at her home. Born on November 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John Caplis and Johanna Caplis (née Murphy).
Janice graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1971. After an early career in the insurance industry, Janice left the workforce to care for her children. She returned to work for Art Leather Manufacturing, at the time one of the largest and most well-known photo album companies. Janice was quickly promoted throughout her time there, ending her employment as an Inventory & Receivables Manager.
Janice was an avid reader, particularly of murder mystery & James Patterson novels. She was a familiar presence in her long-time neighborhoods of Middle Village and Maspeth, Queens, known for her friendly demeanor, a warm greeting during morning walks, always available for conversation.
She married Salvatore J. Risimini on May 18,1980, at St. Boniface R.C. Church in Elmont, NY.
Janice was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Salvatore Risimini; her parents John and Johanna Caplis; her sister, JoAnne Caplis; and her nephew, Robert John Caplis.
Left to mourn her loss are her children, Laura G. Risimini (Sean Fredricks) of Weston, CT and John Risimini and his fiancé, Kristin Schwab of Brooklyn, NY; granddaughter, Kathryn Mary Fredricks; her four brothers: Dennis Caplis (Jean), Brian Caplis (Joyce), John Caplis (Jan), and Kevin Caplis (Angela); her nieces, Diane Wilbur (Daniel Nasta) and Regina Dirielyan (Ari Dirielyan); and great nieces and nephews, Jo-Anne Schilling, HJ Schilling, Nathaniel McEneaney, Jake Dirielyan and Aiden Dirielyan.
Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at R. Stutzmann & Son, 224 - 39 Jamaica Ave., Queens, NY 11428. Private cremation will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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