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Mary Louise DiNicola Riccardo Graver

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Mary Graver Obituary

Mary Louise DiNicola Riccardo Graver of West Chester Mary Louise DiNicola Riccardo Graver of West Chester, died March 21, 2013 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. She was a lifetime resident of West Chester and the daughter of the late Santino and Margherita DiNicola. Mary Louise was the wife of Richard C. Graver, with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. She is also survived by her two children, Joseph F. Riccardo, husband of Julia King of Exton, and Robert A. Riccardo husband of Ellen Davis of West Chester; three beloved grandchildren, Rebecca, Julie and Joseph; two great- grandchildren, Adrianna and Joseph; her sister, Anne DiSerafino of West Chester; two step-children and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her late husband Bronzo Joseph Riccardo, Jr. with whom she shared 23 years of marriage, her two sisters, Angelina Aviola and Edith Jackson and her two brothers, Aldo and Pasquale DiNicola. She graduated in 1952 from West Chester High School, and was a member of St. Agnes Church of West Chester. She was employed for 28 years by Wyeth Laboratories of West Chester until her retirement. She served as Membership Chairperson for the Pewter Collectors' Club of America for 11 years. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at St. Agnes Church, 233 W. Gay St., West Chester, with a visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester. Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, 410 N. Church St., West Chester, PA 19380; 610-696-1181 www.DellaFH.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2013.

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Eddie Hayes

October 23, 2013

I was deeply saddened by the news of "Weezie's" passing. Words cannot express what her friendship meant to me. I regret that I did not find out sooner. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Patti Trundy

April 2, 2013

Hi Rick, my email address is: [email protected]. Many thanks to you, Bob and Dick and your families for the lovely, tribute to your mother. She would have been so touched by the outpouring of people attending her service. I'm so glad she and I were able to stay in touch for all these years. Love and kisses to you and your family. Patti

Monica and Dwayne Abbott

March 27, 2013

Monica and I send our heartfelt condolences. We will remember Louise for her warmth, all her contributions to the PCCA, and for drawing us into active participation as well. She will be greatly missed. Your friends,

March 26, 2013

My dear Dick..She was a dear friend and I shall always miss her. With sorrow for your loss, Marianna Baldwin

March 26, 2013

My dear Dick..
Weezie was such a dear friend,I shall always miss her. Fondly, Marianna Baldwin,Wayne PA

Frank Rapposelli

March 26, 2013

Dick. So sorry to hear the passing of weenie. Iamso shocked Flo and I will keep her in are preys I will sure miss her she was like a sister to me

David Kilroy

March 25, 2013

Melodee and I send you our most sincere condolences, Dick, as we fondly remember Louise. Her self-effacing assistance with many PCCA tasks, especially the behind-the-scene ones above and beyond her long stint as chair of the membership committee. Her skills as hostess and confidant put many a new member at ease, and she regularly welcomed all with her delightful, quiet grace. May she rest in peace.

Barb and Amie

March 25, 2013

Dear dick,
We send our condolences to you. How we will miss Louise's kind and gentle spirit. We will sorely miss coming into the kitchen on Thursday mornings to see her smiling face. Please know that she is up above watching over you.

Steven & Jill Rosenberg

March 25, 2013

Dick,

Sorry to hear about Weezie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank and Jill Powell

March 24, 2013

Our prayers and sympathy to you, Dick, and to Weezie's family. We were so saddened by the news of her passing. Weezie will be remembered in our hearts as a kind, quiet, beautiful woman and a loving, devoted wife. She was a great hostess/cook and a wiz at organization, and did a great job as your business partner and Memmbership Chair of the PCCA for many years. Her beautiful smile will be in our memory always.
Much love,

Bill & Chris Snow

March 24, 2013

Dear Dick,

Chris and I were so sorry to hear of Louise's passing. She was a loving and wonderful person, an inspiration to many, and a real asset to the PCCA. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our sincere condolences to you and the family and please know we are thinking you at this difficult time.

Holly Horne

March 23, 2013

God sent me another mother when this angel walked into my life. My Saturday mornings will never be the same without her. It is with my head held high that I say that Louise was an important part of not only my world, but also the entire staff at Avante. She was a part of our family for many years and we ALWAYS had a blast with her. She had the class that I can only hope that I have one day. You picked a peach Dick, I fell in love with her too. May you eventually find peace in your heart and soul, because you know she would be mad at you if you didn't.

Teresa Cerritelli

March 23, 2013

Weezie has always and will always be our angel!
Teresa

Shirley H

March 23, 2013

Dear Dick and Family,
Weezie will be in our hearts , always. Fortunately We were friends since seventh grade! !!!
Marvelous memories.
Peace be with you all .
Love, Shirley

Patti and Jeff Trundy

March 23, 2013

Dear Richard, A short time ago God placed the sweet soul of your wife, my dearest Aunt, here in our midst to be a blessing and inspiration to her beloved family and friends.
Dearest Aunt Weezie, the sky a little darker, the world a little colder without the light of your precious smile and the warmth of your love. Rest now in the peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. You will be remembered always and forever by all of us whose lives you touched.

Oz Khan

March 23, 2013

Dear Richard, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers on the way. Best Regards. Oz & Steph.

Kathy & Ed Albright

March 23, 2013

Weezie may this light shine
upon you forever, as you shined upon us.
Dick our love is with you and
Gods speed will heal you.

Lou and Mary Aviola

March 22, 2013

May your soul rest in peace, Auntie. Love, your nephew JR.

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