"Mom, you have been talking to daddy and me. I did what you always told me to do when someone from heaven give you a sign. I just miss you so much. I love you! "
In loving memory of
Sarah Risica
July 20, 1937 - September 30, 2022
Sarah Risica (nee DiCristo), of Bellmawr, NJ; formerly of South Philadelphia, PA. Age 85. On September 30, 2022, she passed peacefully in her sleep and was reunited with her parents Joseph and Mary, sister Madeline, brother Sylvio and lifelong friends and family.
Beloved wife of Placido for 62 years. Devoted mother of Frank (Dee), Michael (Diane) and Carmela. Loving grandmother of Frank, Gianna, Angela, Michael, Isabella, and Anthony. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Sarah worked at ACME corporate offices in Philadelphia prior to moving to Bellmawr, where she worked at Bell Oaks school for 20 years. Sarah also enjoyed making hoagies at Carmen's Deli on weekends. Sarah loved gardening and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. Sarah was known by many for her cow bell ringing at Purple Eagles Football games as well as Triton and Paul VI games. Her love for life, energy, enthusiastic spirit and laughter will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
There will be a visitation from 10am to 12noon on Saturday October 22, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ 08078.
Memorial service 12noon at the funeral home.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sarah's name to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 (www.heart.org).
Tributes
"1 year since you legit your wings! I know you hear when when I talk to you bc you always give me a sign. I love and miss you! "
"Happy birthday to my heavenly angel! Love you mom. "
"Hi Mom, just wanted you to know I was missing you. Almost 9 months but I talk to you everyday! I love you and miss you so much! "
"I?m so sad to hear this? Sorry for your loss Frank, Michael, and Carmela. I have nothing but the greatest memories growing up as a kid living next-door to your mother. They were great times she was a special woman.??"
"Mommy, 4 months and seems like yesterday we were laughing at something. I miss you so much "
"Just pasted the 3 month mark and moving to 4 months. I miss our morning calls before work, at lunch and after work. There is something always happening that I want to call you or tell you about. I miss you and love you more than words can say. "
"Mrs. Risica was a beautiful and kind soul. She will be greatly missed. I remember our conversations as I pushed my baby stroller, or as the kids rode their tricycles, bikes, scooters, or roller blades up and down her driveway. They use to knock on her door just to get Mrs. ?Wisica? to come out. My heart hurts but I find happiness knowing she lived a beautiful life and was incredibly loved. I am so sorry for the family?s loss :( "
"I miss you mommy! "
"To the Risica Family I offer my deepest condolences on your loss. Mrs. Risica was a beautiful soul and there are no words I can say to lessen your grief at her loss. Hold your memories close. Keeping you all in my thoughts. Michelle Carney"
"Sarah words cannot express how sad I am to hear you have passed but please know i will always remember how you made me feel special when I didn't feel special you made me believe i always was I will always remember you and cherish our friendship "
"Carmela(Lou) "
"deepest sympathy to Sarah's family, I will miss our weekly conversations....she was a great friend"