Dr. Richard J. "Dick" Citta Jr.

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Richard Citta Obituary

DR. CITTA, RICHARD J. JR., "DICK", 75, - of Blue Anchor, passed away at home suddenly on July 21, 2008. Born in Toms River, son of the late James F. Citta and Thelma E. Paige Citta. He graduated from Toms River High School in 1948 and received a BS in Biology from Villanova University in 1952. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1958 and practiced as a general surgeon for more than 48 yrs. He practiced in Levittown, PA at Delaware Valley Hospital through 1973. He served as Chief of Surgery at Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford, through 1999. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at the UMDNJ-School of Medicine until his retirement from medicine in 2000. Dr. Citta was a member of the Fellow American College of Osteopathic Surgeons; Board of Governors of American College of Osteopathic Surgeons for three years; chief of surgery at Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford; Clinical professor at UMDNJ School of Medicine. He received the distinguished surgeon of the year from American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Citta enjoyed golfing actively as a member of Medford Village Golf Club and also enjoyed offshore fishing and boating for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Predeceased by his son Richard Jr. in 1987, he is survived by his wife Marion (Huss) of 52 yrs; his sons, Ronald and his wife Stacey (Chew) of Margate and Robert J. and his wife Dianne (Condo) of Egg Harbor Township; his daughters Dr. Thelma Jean (TJ) Citta of Voorhees, Susan Citta Chodoff and her husband Louis of Cherry Hill, and Lynda Citta Rossenthal and her husband Gary of Rockville, MD. Seven granddaughters (Alaina, Marissa, Cara, Lia, Victoria, Abigayle and Alexa) Four grandsons (Richard, Maxwell, Ronald and Sam. One brother James P. of Toms River, two sisters Anna Citta of Toms River and Anita Citta Panagakos of Winston CT. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday Eve. after 6:30 PM and Saturday after 8:30 AM at the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 N. Third St., Hammonton. Services 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Hammonton. Memorial donations may be made to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Office of Alumni Relations and Development, 4180 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131. marinellafuneralhome.com

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Jul. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Citta

10 Entries

Louise and Tom

April 8, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the Citta families
Doc was one of a kind

Shari & Jeff Tenner

July 25, 2008

Dear Citta Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Citta was an inspiration to Jeff as a mentor and teacher. He was a wonderful person and a joy to work with. Ironically your son has touched our lives as well, as instructor for our son in High School chemistry. Marion, you are in our hearts and in our prayers.
Fondly,

James Oswald & Family

July 25, 2008

Dear Citta Family,

Heart felt condolences, and the loss is great; although the memories of "Doc Citta" will be forever with us. From the time I was a little boy growing up, with my parents - "Doc Citta" was always someone I respected, and I'll remember the good times we had when getting together with everyone. May he sail on in heaven, and catch the big one up there, the one that got away. R.I.P. Doc

Bob Kirschke

July 25, 2008

Dear Marion
Our condolences and love to you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Some of our fondest memories are of both you and Dick and all the good times we shared with the group. The pool parties, the cruise, the progressive dinners.

With all the years that have passed we still look back fondly and wanted you to know you are in our hearts.

Love
Bob and Del Kirschke

Nancy & Vince Del Rossi

July 25, 2008

Dear Marion and Family,

There are no words to express our sorrow. We cherish the times we got to spend with Dick, the great dock parties we had, and my favorite thing about Dick was he always made me feel like I was the most important person in the room whenever we chatted. He was such a great family man and a great, fun, caring friend. Heaven will be a much funnier place now. We loved him dearly.

Much Love,
Nancy & Vince Del Rossi

Jacqueline McCusker

July 25, 2008

Dear Susan and my second family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget your dad's big smile and warm welcoming hugs every time I came to visit. He was a great person and I will never forget him.
With love,
Jackie (Simon) McCusker

Jacqueline McCusker

July 25, 2008

Dear Susan and the rest of my second family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I will never forget your dad's big smile and warm welcoming hugs every time I came to spend weeks in the summers with you. He was a great person and will never be forgotten.
with love,
Jackie (Simon) McCusker

Rob Reid

July 24, 2008

Dear Ronnie and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Remember all the good times together as a family. Never forget all the good things he did for his patients, the lives he enhanced as a Doctor. Bless you all.

David Nelson

July 24, 2008

Dear Citta Clan,
Sorry to learn of Dr. Citta's passing (I never called him by his nickname and it would seem highly inappropriate to do so now). Where have all the years gone? I think of your family often when driving by your old home in Levittown. We shared many good times and memories.

With love to all,

Betty Bertino

July 24, 2008

Dear Marion,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I could not have asked for a better doctor to have taken care of me at a time when I was so scared I might have cancer. May God's love and mercy see you through this rough time. It will take time but God does give us strength for these times.
God Bless you and your family.
Betty Bertino,
Lakeland FL
formerly of Hammonton,

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