Obituary of Ruth Radzio

Ruth Ann Radzio, 82, of Washington, NJ died Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ. Ruth was born in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Joachian W. Ficken and the late Anna F.H. Ficken (nee-Bromal). Ruth was employed by the Warren Hills Senior High School Cafeteria retiring in 1988. Ruth was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Washington, NJ and enjoyed time with her family and her beloved golden retriever “Abby”. Survivors: Ruth is survived by her husband Carl Radzio; her son William Radzio and wife Kay of Sydney Australia; her daughter Cathy Burnley and husband Tony of Springfield VA; sister Eleanor Heidinger and husband Anton; her brother-in-law Walter Radzio and his wife, Genevieve; four grandchildren, Kirstin and Christopher Radzio and Jonathan and Christopher Rapavi; as well as a number of loving family and friends. Ruth’s first grandson, Nicholas Rapavi, who was killed in Iraq serving his country in 2006, predeceases Ruth. Services: A private cremation was held at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg. Arrangements were handled by DeVoe Funeral Services; Inc. 136 West Washington Ave, Washington NJ 07882. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 600 First Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869 Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: Tribute from: Ms. Tina E. Haas Dear Bill and Cathy, I was so sorry to read about your mother's death. Although it has been so many years, I still remember how kind and friendly she was to me whenever I met her in the cafeteria at school. She was also so proud of you. I would ask her about you and heard about your lives after you left Warren Hills. May the many happy memories of your dear mother comfort you and your families during this difficult time. ""To know a rose is to know God. To know that a faded rose can bloom again is to know Eternity"". With deepest sympathy, ""Frau"" Haas Tribute from: Paul & Arlene Paliscak Dear Cathy, Bill and Carl, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult timr. Ruth was a wonderful person. Cathy and family My thoughts and condolences are with you. I will always remember you Mom for her kind words and gentle personality. I know this is a difficult time for you. With Sympathy, Nancy (Schnetzer) Trivette