Mary Constance Rico, 82, returned to her heavenly home on July 28, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Mary graduated from Northern Cambria High School. She worked as a night – shift supervisor for Nationwide Insurance and she was the Executive Secretary to the Comptroller for the PA Department of Education.
Mary was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the American Legion Post 1001 and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the New Cumberland VFW Post 7415.
Mary enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, bowling, vacationing and reading romance novels.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Macario; her children, Rose Mary Reed and her husband, Anthony, Annette Louise and Macario Joseph; her grandchildren, Steven Lord, Ali Reed, Travis Reed, Ashley Reed, Brooke Kathleen Burkman and Joseph Macario Rico; her great grandson, Rodney; and her brother, John Bonatesta.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 noon Friday, August 4, 2017 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg. Burial will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 Thursday, August 3, 2017 in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg on Friday from 11:00AM until the time of the service at the church.
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