Josephine Ricciardi (Zigarelli), 100, of Whiting, New Jersey passed away March 24, 2020. Josephine was born on June 17, 1919 in Paterson, New Jersey to Pasqualina and Vincent Zigarelli. She married John Ricciardi on June 1, 1941, remaining together for 67 years until his passing in 2008. She was a resident of Paterson for 87 years before retiring to Whiting in 2006.
Josephine returned to school at age 44 to study education, and graduated from Paterson State College in 1968 with Bachelor of Arts in Education and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Reading. She taught in the Paterson School system for 37 years.
Josephine was predeceased by her husband, John; two sisters, Mary Zampella and Emily Ricciardi; two sons-in-law, Eddie Roach and Ronnie Stanley; a grandson, Michael Stanley; and a great-grandson, Mikey Stanley.
She is survived by her children Arlene Stanley (Richard) of Whiting, Gail Roach of Whiting, John Ricciardi (Fay) of Whiting, Mark Ricciardi (Pat) of Clifton, and Drew Ricciardi of Neptune; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
There will be a private service for family at Anderson & Campbell Funeral home with a celebration of life in the future.
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