Albertina "Tina" Ricotta

Albertina (Tina) Ricotta, born February 15, 1928; and passed away September 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray; her parents, Joseph and Veronica Graff; 11 brothers and sisters. Survived by her children, David Ricotta, Francene (Jim) Rhoades, Steven (Lucinda) Ricotta, Gerry (Sam) Faraj, and Jane (Cleo) Williams; grandchildren, Amy McGee, Carrie and Matt Ricotta, Michael and Brandon Geiger, Jessica Herzing, Steven Ricotta II, Darrin Faraj, Jerrianne Corr, Leila Watson, Sarah Faraj and Donald Cerise; 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Pauline Faroala; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Tina retired from Plumbers Union Local #20. She was one of the original members of the “Ladies of Mary” at Holy Family Church. She was a member of BPOE Elkettes #90, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #145. Tina enjoyed bowling, dancing, “one armed bandits” at Cripple Creek, and cooking a big family meal. A special thanks to Sangre de Cristo Hospice and staff, Cindy Graves, and special friend, Florence Bush. Visitation, 5-7 p.m., Monday; and Funeral Service, 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2014, both to be held at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Online condolences at www.tgmccarthy.com. Arrangements, T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home.