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Ernest Ritacco Obituary

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ERNEST J. "ERNIE" 69, on Jan. 21, 2004, of Broomall, formerly of Westbrook Park. Ernie was the former owner of The Cobblestone Inn in Springfield and a Sales rep for Prudential Insurance Co. Survived by his beloved wife Marion (nee DeFeo), his son Mark, his daughters Valerie A. (Nicholas) Ricciuti and Karen T. Ritacco, his step children Mary Rose Speck, Jeanette Simmins, William DeFeo and Thomas Osborne, 8 step-grandchildren, his brothers Pat (Loretta), Emilio and Anthony Ritacco and his siter Theresa "Tess" Ritacco. Relatives, friends and members of the Broad and Jackson Social Club are invited to his Visitation on Sat., Jan. 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 A.M. at THE ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St. Anastasia Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Contributions in Ernie's memory to the american Diabetes Assn., One Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1316

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2004.

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Goldie (baby) Tappin

February 10, 2004

Ernie's Baby- that's me- and now

I'll be alone and nobody to call

me that again- Ernie gave me that

name and only he was allowed to

call me baby-- I'll miss that

love and my Ernie- who I loved

and will never forget- But I still

have my Marion and I know Ernie

will make sure Marion and me will

keep him in our lives- I love you

Ernie ( which I know you knew) and

I take care of Marion and keep her

out of trouble- promise!

Theresa & Emilio Ritacco

February 9, 2004

Dear Ernie,

We miss you so much. Life will definately not be the same without you - We know that you are happy & healthy with mommy, daddy, Johnny and all the other angels. Please watch over us & we will pray for you always.

Love Always,

Your Loving Sister & Brother,

Tessie & Emilio

Nicole Ritacco

February 5, 2004

Dear Uncle Ernie,

What can I say? You certainly raised a wonderful family and I'm sure you fit in well with all those other angels. I will remember you always, especially on your birthday. We September babies rock!

You will be in my thoughts Unc!

Love, Nicole

Karen Ritacco

February 4, 2004

Dad, I still cannot believe that you are really physically gone but you are always in my heart. I think about you every day and wish I had had more time with you but I am so happy about the time we were able to spend in the last few years. We miss you so much - I look at your pictures and can hear you say to me "hey chach" and that makes me smile. Please keep an eye on me and keep me strong (as you have always done)

I will always love you and will miss you terribly.

sophia toffey

January 31, 2004

i knew you for a short time, but i will nerve forget you. i do remmeder the first time i saw you, you made this comment "you are a big girl" forever will i forget this. you were nice and always simile at me when i said hi. i am taking good care of your mother in-law and she missy you so much so do i and your beloved wife. May the lord be with you and keep you till we all meet again.

pat ritacco

January 30, 2004

my best pal ernie, you will be missed,but just think pasta every day from now on god bless

love bros.pat & loretta

MARIE ZEKAS

January 30, 2004

I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE,

KINDNESS,AND YOUR CRAZY SENSE OF HUMOR. IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE TO HAVE

KNOW YOU. SOME PEOPLE NEVER FIND REAL FRIENDS IN THEIR LIFETIME,BOTH

AL & MYSELF FOUND MARION & ERNIE. WE

ARE THE LUCKY ONES. LOVE YOU BOTH.....

Tom&Mary Rose Speck

January 29, 2004

Ernie may you rest in eternal peace , and be comforted knowing how much you were loved here on earth. We will all miss you very much! Be an angel for my Mom, she will miss you most. Love,

Mary Rose& Tom

Melissa Speck

January 28, 2004

Going to Mommoms house will never be the same without Pop Pop Ernie there, he would always give me great advice on Guys, and him and Kevin had a very special relaitonship, I wont forget the twinkle in his eye whenever he saw me!!!!

Love always

Melissa

Marion Ritacco

January 28, 2004

MY DEAREST ERNIE, YOU ARE MISSED SO MUCH. HOW WILL I GO ON WITHOUT YOU. PLEASE GIVE ME A SIGN AND TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD DO. I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH.

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