Dante Nicholas Ribis, 88, passed away November 29, 2006, in Denver, Colorado. He was born October 2, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Phillip and Lena De Loia Ribis. Beloved Husband of Virginia Kathryn Ballast Ribis, of Littleton, CO; Father of Dorothy Ribis-Daley, Rierson Ribis-Clark, Dante Nicholas Ribis Jr., Linda Ribis-Goodrich, Paula Wendel, Mark Allen Gerali and Michael C. Gerali. Dante is also survived by 17 Grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Norma Foley; and nieces Joan and Denise Foley. A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, 3:00pm, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver. Meet at Staging Area "A" by 2:50pm. Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association 789 Sherman St, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80203 or Hospice of Metro Denver 425 S. Cherry Street, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80246