Ruth Patricia Thompson
Ruth Patricia Thompson
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445 Fifth Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
Aug
28
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Madonna Cemetery
2070 Hoefleys Lane, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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Frank Patti Funeral DirectorsRuth Thompson Obituary
Thompson, Ruth age 83, of Hoboken, passed on Thursday August 21, 2025. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey. She worked as a secretary. Loving sister to Judith and her husband Patrick Lombardi. Cherished Aunt who will be missed by many loving nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her adored parents Theodore and Julia Thompson, sister Elizabeth and husband Peter Sentel, sister Anne Marie and husband Michael Addesso and nephew Michael Addesso.
A funeral memorial mass will be held on August 28th at 12 noon at Saint Peter The Apostle Roman Catholic Church in River Edge, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in her name to the St. Jude’s’s Children Research Hospital. For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
28
Service
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
445 Fifth Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
Aug
28
Inurnment
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Madonna Cemetery
2070 Hoefleys Lane, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Services provided by
Frank Patti Funeral Directors