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CAROL A. PRINCIPATO RICE
AGE: 52 PARLIN
Carol A. Principato Rice, 52, of Parlin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newark, she had resided in Parlin most of her life. Carol was a homemaker and a communicant of St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, Parlin.
Surviving are her children, Danielle Pieloch and her husband Dan of Sayreville, and Dina, Tiffany, Carolanne, John Jr., Joey, Shauna and Brianne, all of Parlin; her grandchildren, Madison and Brandon Pieloch, and Jaelyn Rice-Rijo; her parents, Salvatore and Anne Principato of Toms River; her siblings and their spouses, Greg Principato and Ann of Virginia, Laura Meade of New Jersey, and Michael Principato and Janice of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin. Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23 from the funeral home, with a 9:30 a.m. Mass to follow at St. Bernadette's R.C. Church, Parlin. Burial will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, East Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Carol's name be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol Rice
Jaelyn Rice - Rijo
May 11, 2021
I didn't know her well because i was a baby when she had passed, but the memories my mom brianne and my aunt shauna tells me fills me up with joy. I think about what kind of bond we could've had if she was here with us all the time. Love and miss you nona
Jack Tarasar
March 8, 2021
Carol, You were one of the nicest persons that I have ever met. I missed seeing you when I moved away from Sayreville to California. You left us too soon. R.I.P.
Bri Rice
November 15, 2009
* you tucked me in , turned out the lights, kept me safe and sound at night. little girls depend on things like that . brushed my teeth and my hair .drove me anywhere .you where always there when i looked back. Made a living, made a home.Must have been as hard as it could be. And when I couldn't sleep at night Scared things wouldn't turn out right You would hold my hand and and tell me everything will b okay .i remeber when i was a little girl i couldnt go to bed with out you coming in my room and giving me a goodnight kiss. *& when i qot older daddy and you where mad at me because i stoped coming in to give you goodnight kisses & said to me what if something happens to us. i always smiled and said nothings going to happen.i was rong mommy. i wish i could just feel that kiss on my check goodnight again.i miss you mommy. my life feels so empty without your smile in it. i no your smiling down right now.i love you so much! - yur little girl
Brianne Rice
November 8, 2009
Mommy ,
i miss you . i cant believe your really gone. 2 days ago i drove passed your grave . its just not fair i need you. yesterday i wanted to go i was in the car on the way and i told Stanley to turn around. i couldn't do it. im use to seeing you . your face i miss your smile. your jokes. im going threw a lot at this moment , usually when im upset i can talk to you.. i miss our talks when we would just sit there and laugh. i remember when we lived in the s.a house everyone would qo to work and i would sit in the door way and just talk to you when Jae was asleep. we would just sit there me yelling at you to go to the hospital and you with your positive attitude telling me your going to be fine . i loved your attitude now i know where i get it from lol. its just hard.its like your happy laughing with your mom. the person who gave birth to me , took care of me! and one day poof.your gone. FOREVER. no more talks no more jokes no more laughs. i miss you mommy. i really do. its crazy . you always use to cry to me telling me your scared to die. i always told you don't be scared. you told me i was crazy . i hope your fine up in heaven.& i know your watching down on us we need you. & eventually we will all be together again. ;) i love you so much mommy! not a day goes by where i dont think of you.
* im still your baby.always will be
shauna rice
November 3, 2009
dear mommy,
i miss you so much. it doesnt feel real to me. how can god take such a beautiful and strong mother home with him? i need you the most right now it sucks i need to have one of our talks.! i love you mom so much
Allison Petrisin
October 28, 2009
Carol
Please watch over JR when he goes to work and make sure he comes home safe everynight.
But also watch over Danielle, Tiffany, Dina, Carolanne, Joey, Shauna, and Bre; they all need you.
October 28, 2009
To Laura & Family -
May fond memories ease your sorrow at this time and always.
With love,
The Hacker Family
Janice Principato
October 24, 2009
Dear Carol, the second GOD took you home my life changed forever. My heart aches knowing i wont be able to hear your voice, to hug you or see you. I know you fought a hard battle for a long time and I prayed for your quick recovery. But GOD wanted you home with him, i will cherish the memories I had with you though they werent long enough. From the day I entered your family you made sure I always felt at home and that I belonged, I never told you how special you are to me, i hope you knew. I love you Carol, I am not saying good-bye, just "I'll catch ya later". your sistah n law, Janice
Lisa Principato Nielsen
October 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with my aunt, uncle, cousins and second cousins. My cousin CarolAnne was a wonderful person and I will always remember her smile. She will always be in my heart. Lisa Principato Nielsen
October 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with my aunt, uncle, cousins and second cousins. My cousin CarolAnne was a wonderful person and I will always remember her smile. She will always be in my heart. Lisa Principato Nielsen
joey rice
October 22, 2009
...dear mommy,
i love you, and i miss you. im still waiting for my phone to ring and look at it and it say mom. it doestn feel real. you have been through alot and you are strong and tough you pull through everything. i have millions of memories i will cherish. i feel frozen in time remembering the last time i saw u, i kissed u before i left and said i love you. you said i love you back n it still echos in my ears. you are the best mother i can ever ask for. thank you for everything. i love you mommy.
you are my star my angel at my side, you are my pride the strength in my life, you are my teacher each lesson you taught, you gave me meaning and depth in my heart, you are me and iwill never let go, i love you and it will forever show.
NINA FARESE BUSTAMANTE
October 21, 2009
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS
Adrienne Didik
October 21, 2009
Dina, Danielle and the rest of the Rice family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you in this sad time. May your mom rest in peace.
October 21, 2009
Shauna and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. Patricia Moran (Middlesex County College)
gabby g
October 21, 2009
carol aka mom i knew you for 13 years since me and shauna met in kindergarten and i was at the house everyday since. i will miss you very much and miss the fun times at your house with the whole family. rest in peace i love you!
Brenna Principato
October 21, 2009
Aunt Carol,
I love and miss you with all my heart. I wish I could be there with the family :( I cant believe you are gone and it still has not hit me. You were the funniest person ever, sweet and had such a big heart! You will be missed by sooo many people who all loved you. Ill be praying and thinking of you always untill we meet again! It's not goodbye, its see you later! Love you aunt carol and ill always remember all of our good times!
Love and miss you.
Your neice,
Brenna Nicole'lee Principato
Casie Shimansky
October 21, 2009
Rest in Peace, Aunt Carol. To my cousins, please let me know if you need ANYTHING!! The best way to get through difficult times is to get through them together, and if there is anything our family knows -- its that. I love you all.
October 21, 2009
Rest in peace Carol, and my condolences to the family.
Dennis and Kassandra Espinosa
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