Richard A. Cristiano
1955 - 2023
Richard A. Cristiano
1955 - 2023
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BORN
1955
DIED
2023
Richard Cristiano Obituary
Richard A. Cristiano, 67, of Wind Gap, passed away, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. He was the husband of Nancy (Virola) Cristiano.Born in Brooklyn, NY, May 6, 1955, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Stana) Cristiano.
He was a graduate of John Dewey High School, Brooklyn, NY and was employed as an automotive mechanic for the NYPD before retiring. He was of the Catholic faith.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by his children, Albert Morales and his wife Deborah, Adelina Morales and her husband William and Christine Cristiano Herbert, five grandchildren, Cynthia, Janelle, Jessica, Justin, and Mary, one great grandchild, Xiomara, and a brother, Frank Cristiano.
Funeral services will be held, Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 11 AM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be viewing hours, Wednesday evening beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM and Thursday, beginning at 10 AM until time of services at the funeral home. The Cristiano family is requiring that face coverings be worn to enter the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
Michael Gorgia
April 6, 2023
I worked with Richie at the NYPD. Always a great guy and a fantastic cook. He would often make us lunch and it was always an incredible meal! Rest in peace Richie.
Maria Frasca
February 15, 2023
Richie, you have always been like a brother to me. Always supporting and caring. We had so many good times together. Thank you for the love you showed my sister and all our family. Thank you for giving our family Christine who has always been such a blessing to us all. I will truly miss you my brother.
Rosemarie Miller
February 15, 2023
Richard was a very straight forward man, he told it like it was, but you couldn't ask for a sweeter man. He would give you the shirt off his back. It has been my pleasure going into his home every week to clean for him and Nancy.
Ena Virola
February 14, 2023
Richie, I will never forget how you loved Nancy, how you made everyone feel welcomed, nobody ever left your home hungry, without a take home bag, a big bear hug and an "I love you" ...your love lives on in your children, grandkids and just about the entire family and friends who we blessed to have you in their lives. May you sleep in peace dear brother..we love you.
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Milton and Louise Morales
February 14, 2023
A wonderful man who took care of my niece and nephew as his own children and treated me and my family very kind. Rest in peace Richie, may God be with you and the family.
Yvette Nieves
February 13, 2023
I will miss Richie’s hearty laugh and big hugs. No one can ever say that you weren’t a good husband to my sister. You treated her like a queen. RIP
Nancy Cristiano
February 13, 2023
My dear Richie God has taken you too soon we are so brokenhearted I literally can't stop crying. I miss you my love. We are all in shock that you left this universe. My husband you were the best thing that came into
my life. IN 28 years together everyday we said to each other I love you, I have not stop saying I love you.
I need to believe that God has a plan for you in heaven and that's why he took you from his family. My love there won't be a day that passes by that I won't miss you. I had a heart that was true but now it's gone from me to you take care of it as I had done for you have two & I have none. Your wife Nancy ♥
Pamela, John, & Craig Tharp
February 12, 2023
Sending our love & condolences to Richie's family and friends.
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