John Risser

RISSER – John H. 78, of Attleboro, passed away after a courageous battle on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the devoted husband for 31 years to Kathy (Gervais) Risser of Attleboro.

Born on September 20, 1944 in Waterloo, IA, he was a son of the late Herbert D. and Marjorie B. (Lambert) Risser.

John grew up in Waterloo, IA and as a young child, proudly worked as paper boy for the Waterloo Courier. He later moved to North Attleboro in 1973 and eventually settled in Attleboro. John was a graduate of East Waterloo High School Class of 1962 and then attended Iowa State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1971.

He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1968. In 1976, John opened Risser Engineering, a successful business in the community and held a registered profession engineer and land surveyor license.

He enjoyed traveling, hiking, skiing, and playing golf and cribbage. John was an avid bird watcher and had many birdhouses he took care of. John was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his daughter, Nikki Farrell and her husband Tim of Attleboro; his sons, John Risser and his wife Layla of Indiana, Jason Risser and his wife Charlotte of Michigan, Jeffrey Risser and his wife Heather of California and David Risser of Indiana; his grandchildren, Michael and Mady Farrell, Dylan, Taylor, Lucas, Ava, Sara and Julianna Risser; also, survived by his sister, Martha Ardren, his niece, Traci and nephew Joe.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 3 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, 18 Baltic Street South Attleboro.

Burial will follow at Newell Burying Ground, West Street, Attleboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name may be made to the HopeHealth, 1085 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904 or the Disabled American Veterans at https://www.dav.org/ways-to-give/