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MARGARET A. PORRECA
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MARGARET PORRECA Obituary
MARGARET A., 94, of Ocean City, NJ passed away, May 7, 2011 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, NJ.
Born in Philadelphia, PA she had lived in Drexel Hill, PA and summered many years in Ocean City, NJ before moving here in 1974.
Mrs. Porreca was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School and St. Agnes Hospital School of Nursing.
She was Past President of St. Agnes Hospital Alumna Association and a former member of the Ocean City Colony Club.
She had worked as a Registered Nurse for St. Agnes Hospital and in New York before going to work for the American Red Cross where she had worked for over 20 years before her retirement.
She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Albert L. Porreca, Sr. in 2007.
Surviving are her children: Dr. Joseph A. Porreca of Drexel Hill, PA, Camellia P. Rubino and her husband Louis of West Chester, PA and Dr. Albert L. Porreca, Jr. and his wife Karen of Ocean City; also surviving are 7 grandchildren: Dr. Louis Rubino, Jr., Mark Albert Rubino, Albert G. Porreca, Julia Ann Dattilo, John A. Porreca, Dr. Gregory J. Porreca and Dana Porreca, 11 great grandchildren: Angela Porreca, Stephanie Porreca, Matthew Rubino, Annamarie Rubino, Christina Porreca, Abigail Rubino, Maria Dattilo, Natalie Rubino, Giovanna Dattilo, Christopher J. Rubino, Joseph W. Porreca, one great great granddaughter: Lillian Skiff and a sister in law: Glorita Maida of Wayne, PA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Frances Cabrini R.C. Church, 2nd Street at Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, NJ where friends may call from 10 o'clock until time of mass.
Burial will follow Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing, NJ.
The Family Suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to either St. Frances Cabrini R. C. Church, Ocean City, NJ 08226 or Villa Raffaella, 917 South Main Street, Pleasantville, NJ 08232.
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Mark Rubino
May 27, 2011
I already miss you Mom and can't wait to see you again. Thanks for being such a great Grandmother! I love You.
Mark
Camellia Rubino
May 12, 2011
Mom-Hope you and Dad are enjoying each other!!! We will miss you but we will remember all the happy times in Drexel Hill, San Antonio and Ocean City. We were a very blessed family. You and Dad took such good care of us. Love always, Mille
Dick McCann
May 10, 2011
So sorry to read about your loss. I have many fond memories of time spent at your home in Drexel Hill. God Bless.
Shelley Ackerman
May 9, 2011
Dear Skip and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. I do hope good memories fill your hearts and minds during this sad time.
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Ed Wisham & Family
May 9, 2011
Porreca family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of family and friends carry all of you through this time of sorrow. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Fredericka DeFlaviis
May 9, 2011
Mother and I were very sad to her of Aunt Marges' passing. We will keep you all in our daily prayers. Love Aunt Helen and Fredericka
Toni Wickward
May 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I will miss her very much she was a wonderful woman. My I express my deepest sympathy to your family.
Toni Wickward
Lucy Wilent & Family
May 9, 2011
Dear Porreca Family, We are saddened to hear of the loss of your Dear Mother , grandmother & Friend. May the wonderful memories of your loved one help ease your sorrow,
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