Bernard Denicola - AKA PATripman/Ripples
I am not sure how many of the posters from 15-20 years ago are still here on the URC message boards, but I have some sad news that my wife discovered yesterday morning. Bernard Denicola, who used the screen name PATripman or Ripples here passed away at age 59 in January 2021. Bernard and I were close friends and I hadn't heard from him since around Fall of 2020, so I was wondering and worrying about it. Bernard was born in McKeesport, PA and he loved rollercoasters and amusement park - especially Kennywood and Knoebels. We had great times at the parks together, even marathoning on the Blue Streak at the now defunct Conneaut Lake. The URC Gathering at Knoebels in 1999 was incredible and the park gave us ERT on Phoenix and it was FLYING that night. They also gave us a tour of The Twister which was nearly completed. Here is Bernard's obit: https://www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com/obituary/Bernard-Denicola
May he RIP in peace and ride on forever!
Jersey Joe
* This post was modified at 7/8/23 6:47:30 AM *
It’s sad to hear of Bernard’s passing. He was a great guy! The first time I got the courage to post on this board in 1998, he was the first person to respond to my post. RIP Bernard/PAtripman/Ripples.
Comet John
at 7/8/23 6:45:59 AM
Jersey Joe
