Rosemary P. Ricciardi Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-12-16T15:00:00
End: 2025-12-16T16:00:00
Location: Shook-Farmer Funeral Home

We bid farewell to Rosemary P. Ricciardi of West Orange, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 12, 2025 at the age of 88. Rosemary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Miele and Adeline Miele; and her siblings, Lois Dodds, Joseph Miele Jr. and Elizabeth Merza.

She is survived by: her husband Ralph Ricciardi, Jr. (Rick); her children, Donna Veith (David), Michael Ricciardi (Antoinette) and Jodie Ricciardi; her grandchildren, David M. Veith (Amber), Christopher Veith (Katia), Mark Veith (Angela), Amanda Veith and Michele Ricciardi; and her great grandchildren, Owen and Theodore.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Shook-Farmer Funeral Home (45 Roseland Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shook-Farmer Funeral Home

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Dec 16

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Shook-Farmer Funeral Home
45 Roseland Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

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Dec 16

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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45 Roseland Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

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December 13, 2025

Joseph Mills wrote a sympathy message

“Wishing Jodie, Ricky and Rosemary’s family peace and comfort during this time. A beautiful lady inside and out. I will always remember talking to Rosemary, laughing and smiling. She will be missed and remembered always. ❤️ 💐 🕯️ Love, Joe Mills”