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Ruth Camilli Obituary
ITHACA-Ruth Camilli, 82, formerly of Center St., died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Port Crane, NY, daughter of the late Paul and Marion Locke Jacobs and was the widow of Frank Camilli who died in 1979. Ruth was retired from Cornell University and had previously worked at the Reconstruction Home. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, The Moose, and The YMCA. She volunteered at the Service League and sang with the Singing, Swinging Sweethearts Choir and was a member of the V.F.W. Womens Auxiliary. Ruth is survived by her sons, Terry F. (Kathy) Camilli of Ocala, FL and Tony F. (Lisa) Camilli of Alpine, NY; her grandchildren, Susie Moravec, Tim Camilli, Kim Camilli, David Camilli and Scott Camilli and her great grandchildren, Nicole, Greg, Kelly, Katie, David Jr. and Blake; her step grandchildren, James and Jessi and step great grandchildren, Hailey and Trinity. She is also survived by her sisters, Edna Moulton and Virginia Downey and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was also predeceased by her brother, Norman Jacobs
A Mass of The Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Leo Reinhardt on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 11: 15 am at the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, April 30th from 2 to 6 pm at the Bangs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oak Hill Manor Recreation Home Recreation Fund, 602 Hudson St., Ithaca, NY 14850.
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Bill Nivison
May 8, 2010
Tony and Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 6, 2010
Tony and family- Sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Augie Adams
Carolyn Quigley
May 1, 2010
Sympathy to Ruth's children. I always heard so many cute stories about you when you were young. I worked with your Mom at Cornell. (around 1968) I was very young when I started there and new her for several years. She was a very good friend to me. She was such a nice lady with a great sense of humor. I'm am sorry that I was not able to see her again before her passing. With Sympathy, Carolyn
Chris Mainville
April 30, 2010
Lisa and Tony, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Chris and Rick Mainvile
Ed O'Brien
April 30, 2010
Terry and Tony: Sorry to hear about your mom. Many fond memories of her and you both from Center Street.
gerri
April 30, 2010
Ruth and my aunt were roommates for the past couple of months. I would get so excited on Fridays to see them both! Ruth had such a positive attitude and would often try to encourage my aunt. I would come in the room on Fridays and ask "How's my girls" and they both would chuckle at me. We had many long conversations about her life and about her love of children. She told me she had retired from Cornell and shared with me her love of her owl collection. I asked Ruth if she would mind me visiting her when my aunt came home, she replied "anytime"! But one of the most memorable times for me was when I asked Ruth what kind of pie she'd like when I visited them I asked if she'd like Cherry or Apple, she said both! It made my aunt and I both chuckle. On another occasion my aunt was showing distaste in her meal and Ruth very delicately replied, "shut your eyes". I really enjoyed our Friday nights and I would tell Ruth and my aunt that they were my Friday evening dates. I will miss Ruth very much, she was an exceptional person. Gerri (Dryden, NY)
amanda frye
April 30, 2010
Ruth We will all miss you at oakhill manor
Todd, Katya, Nolan Downey
April 30, 2010
Terry, Tony, Susie, Tim and everyone: I will always remember my Aunt Ruth. It was always so interesting to come to Thanksgiving dinner at her house. I am sorry for your loss.
Jen Patterson
April 29, 2010
I visited with your Mom at the nursing home with my dog Chloe once a month. I will miss her very much as we spent most of our time with her. Sorry for your loss....
Rach & "Art"
April 29, 2010
Susie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Please know that we are here to help with whatever you need (kids, dog, anything!)
Love to you.
Peggy Sullivan
April 29, 2010
Ruthie..all those midnight chats about Baby Ian, my shoe collection... The way your face would light up when you saw me... You are home now.
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