Born in Burlington, NJ, she resided in Florence for most of her life before settling in Toms River 18 years ago.
Prior to retiring, she was a darkroom technician at Princeton University Medical Center, where she worked for 31 years. An avid reader and lover of music, the most important part of life was family. Affectionately known as "Darf" by her immediate family, she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 36 years, Robert; her grandson, Devin George Ridgway; her sister, Nicki Dee Kania; and her parents, Dominick and Dorothy Cannuli.
Surviving are her children: Chris Ridgway and his wife Janet, and Tracey Ridgway and her husband Saranee "Num" Siriphan; three grandchildren: Corey Ridgway and his wife Tanya, Jordan Ashley Ridgway, and Daniel Russell Ridgway; and three great-grandchildren: Lexi, Gabriel, and Lincoln Ridgway.
A private cremation was held under the direction of Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, Manchester, NJ. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.andersoncampbellmanchester.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Dorothy's name to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.