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Lesley Riccio Obituary
RICCIO, LESLEY ANN (NEE LUBER), 40 - of Ventnor, died at home on Saturday, August 2, 2008, with her mother by her side. Born on April 12, 1968, in Philadelphia, PA, Lesley resided in Ventnor most of her life, attending Ventnor Public Schools and Atlantic City High School. She worked in banking for fifteen years. Lesley loved life, especially nature, flowers, and animals. She enjoyed riding her bike, collecting sea shells on the beach, walking her two dogs, Mugsy and Ranger. Lesley was an avid bowler. She loved to travel, especially to England, and she took great pleasure in reading historical novels about England and composing poetry. Lesley is predeceased by her father, Alan Luber. She leaves behind her mother, Adele, and her biggest joy in life, her three beautiful sons: John IV, Jake Alan, and Jeno. Lesley will be deeply missed by all those she loved and those who loved her. A memorial service will be held at Roth-Goldstein Memorial Chapel at 116 Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City on August 8, 2008 at 1 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Riccio Children's Education Fund at Ocean City Home Bank, 6302 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406 (attn: Patty Ferry).
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Trish Flynn-Arsenis
August 18, 2008
Although I havent seen Leslie in such a long time, I have so many good memories from Ventnor Middle School and high school with her. She was a wonderful girl and always so sweet. We used to say it was neat that my mom was from Ireland and hers from England. I will be praying for your family.
Chris Anderson
August 17, 2008
Leslie Use to work for me at Ventnor School. She was a wonderful person one that was a pleasure to work with. But most of all she was a friend. Sorry for your loss.
Christine Anderson
Sherry Heiland
August 12, 2008
Adele and the Riccio Family
I met Leslie in the 1980's when I was working at Anchor Savings and Loan in Ocean City. We would work the late shift together and have a great time laughing about life. Then I ran into her again at the beach in Ventnor through Maria and our kids played on the beach together. She enjoyed watching the kids have fun. Then just a few years ago I saw her again and recommended her for a job at Bank of America in Ventnor for a few weeks before it didn't work out. I truly enjoyed my time knowing Leslie. Three times she came into my life and three times I valued the time we spent together. God bless
joseph santarelli
August 8, 2008
. I remember Theresa@I at your wedding. Also us riding our Harleys on Sundays. Ride on Les, hopefully the next life will be Kinder to you.You@John made 3 great kids, so you will always be a part of them.Adele remember Les threw your Grandboys.
Kayla Heath
August 8, 2008
My Mom loved you alot and she often talked about how you wanted to spend time with your boys. I hope now there Grandmom will be able to see them, So Sorry I remember how nice you were to me and my brother and sisters, We gave Johny our big Barney,
Theresa Santarelli
August 8, 2008
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
Kristie Baker-Metroka
August 8, 2008
With my deepest Condolences..
Amy Schwander
August 8, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. You're in our thoughts and prayers. (From Carol's niece and family).
Scott Yakita
August 8, 2008
Dear Riccio Family,
I am very saddened to hear of your loss. May you find some solace and peace in the wonderful and cherished memories you have with your mother.
With Sympathy,
Scott Yakita
Marie Corson
August 7, 2008
I met Leslie 15 years ago. We laughed together. My husband grew up with her. Our prayers and thoughts are with her and all of you. I never met her boys, but you had a wonderful caring mother. She is with God now looking down on us.
JOHN CONNORS
August 7, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
August 7, 2008
We are sorry to hear of Leslie's passing, May Peace, Hope, and Love be with her family always.
With love and condolences,
Justin and Gabrielle Carr
Theresa Santarelli
August 7, 2008
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
Theresa Santarelli
August 7, 2008
Adele, Leslie was blessed to have you. Leslie was truly a beautiful person, who could never hurt anyone.Her heart was broken and she felt alone. I loved talking to her and trying to help her threw this. She always went on about seeing her kids. Those boys of hers will now have there own personal Angel. She loved them more then life itself I pray for them as well as you Adele. Untill we meet again Les. I Love you Theresa
Sue Decker
August 7, 2008
Dear Riccio Family,
I am very saddened to hear of Leslie's passing! I know your faith will help you all through this. Trust that God will lead you through and show you how to forgive and how to heal from this! All of you are in MY prayers!
Sincerely,
Sue Decker
Julia Carr-Paone
August 7, 2008
My deepest heartfelt sympathy, I am truly heartbroken and saddened by the passing of Lesley. Please know that all of you are in my every thought and prayer. She will forever live in my heart and mind as the beautiful person I remember.... and with gratitude, for her gift of three beautiful boys for all of us to love.
Psalm 60:1,2 "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken."
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