Marian A. Ricci

RICCI, MARIAN A. 72 - of Vineland, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 in the South Jersey Regional Medical Center in Vineland. Born in Vineland to the late Alexander and Mabel (Plummer) Caterina and remained a life long resident. A graduate of Sacred Heart High School Marian later attended the Franklin Institute of Technology where she studied Laboratory Technology. She was employed as head of the Hematology department of the Newcomb Hospital for many years. She was later employed as a Veterinary assistant for the Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Vineland. Along with her late husband Al, Marian co-owned and operated Decor Ceramics here in Vineland. She later became Executive Director of the American Red Cross, Cumberland County Chapter at its headquarters in Vineland for several years. Among her hobbies she enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing mah jong, cooking, and entertaining. Her special joy in life and the apple of her eye was spending time with her grandson Jared. She is survived by son and his wife Mark A. & Patricia Ricci Vineland, NJ, daughter & her husband Karen and Marc Grossman Springfield, PA, grandson Jared Grossman, sister Sandy Gottardi Brigantine, NJ, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased husband in 1998 Albert P. Ricci Jr. A funeral home visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. December 4 2007 in the Rone Funeral Service. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Arrangements are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.ronefuneralservice.com.