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Dorothy Riceputo Obituary

Dottie Riceputo

Woodruff, SC

Dorothy Ellen Riceputo, 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born in Jamaica Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard Thomas and Ruth Rust Ficht and the wife of Salvatore William Riceputo.

Survivors also include her two children, Sal Riceputo and wife, Doreen and Wendy Riceputo and wife, Susan; a brother, John Ficht and wife, Peggy; a sister, Irene Selvaggi and husband, Michael; and two granddaughters, Adriana and Isabella Riceputo. She was predeceased by four siblings, Richard Ficht, Ruth Hoodie, Walter Ficht and Joseph Ficht.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at https://www.striblingfuneralhome.net

Funeral arrangements were trusted to Stribling Funeral Home, 118 W. Main Street Duncan, SC 29334, (864) 439-5645.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Greenville on Apr. 16, 2026.

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