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Diana F. Ricciardi

March 03, 1939 - July 26, 2018

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Obituary For Diana F. Ricciardi

March 3, 1939 - July 26, 2018

Ricciardi, Diana Frances (Perella)

Beloved wife of 60 years to Virgil J. Ricciardi; daughter of the late Dora and Daniel Perella; sister of David (Debby) Perella, Wayne Perella and the late Dennis (survived by Darlene) Perella; mother of Darlene Lupp, Renee' (Kevin) Fischer and Michelle (Bud) Hall; grandmother of Michael (Shawna) Lupp, Kristen Fischer, Andrea Fischer, Bryan Lupp and Jessica Turner. Also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Diana would always be found on Mondays and Thursdays playing bingo at Broughton Fire Hall. She was a school bus driver for over 20 years, for which she received the prestigious Safe Driving Award in 1998. Diana loved family get-together's, playing cards, trips to Atlantic City, as well as their weekly breakfasts at Eat 'n Park for 38 years. Diana doted over her grandchildren and loved attending dance recitals, football, baseball, softball, and soccer games, school plays, and college and high school graduations. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, daughters, mother, brother Wayne, grandchildren and cousins on cruises and many other vacation destinations. Diana was valedictorian for Carrick High School Class of '57 where she also participated in the school plays and talent show where she entertained the audience with her beautiful piano playing. She would often volunteer at St. Canice in the cafeteria at the school or at the food tent at their annual festivals. Diana always had a smile on her face, a helping hand, and a kind word to say. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from Noon until 8:00 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The family asks in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, (who have been angels on earth), 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or www.familyhospicepa.org

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  • December 11, 2019

    Kevin, Renee and family, my deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you. Jim & Mary McKnight

  • December 11, 2019

    My condolences to the entire family. Diana was one of my favorite cousins. I have many lasting memories of our visits together over the years. Diana was a great wife, mother and a very special cousin. Diana will never be forgotten by her many friends and relatives and especially by me. Our next visit will be in heaven, enjoy the fruits of paradise with our savior Jesus Christ.

  • December 11, 2019

    Our sincere sympathy to your family. Diana will always be in our memories. We had many fun times together in our high school years!

  • December 11, 2019

    God has called back one of his angels. We were all blessed to have her in our lives.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am keeping you all in my heart during this difficult time. Diana was my first piano teacher and one of the many moms-to-all in our Bon Air village. I have fond childhood memories of time spent in your home. I wish you peace and comfort.

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