She has a sister , Linda , who is a children 's book author .
Kelly Maria Ripa was born in Stratford , New Jersey , the daughter of Esther , a homemaker , and Joseph Ripa , a labor union president and bus driver .
Kelly Maria Ripa has a sister , Linda , who is a children 's book author .
Kelly Maria Ripa was born in Stratford , New Jersey , the daughter of Esther , a homemaker , and Joseph Ripa , a labor union president and bus driver .