Obituary of Ruth Matarazzo

Ruth Ann Matarazzo, 69, of Hampton, NJ, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Ruth Ann was born December 12, 1938 in Hampton, NJ a daughter of the late Jacob and the late Ruth (Bowbly) Burd. She enjoyed spending time in the casinos with her husband, spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, crocheting and listening to country music. Survivors:Ruth Ann is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charles Matarazzo of Hampton, NJ; three daughters, Tonya J. Stadtmueller and her husband Ken of Phillipsburg, NJ, Candy L. Worman and her husband Jeremy of Phillipsburg, NJ, Sherry A Cruts and her husband Jake of Phillipsburg, NJ; two sons, Charles T Matarazzo and his wife Susan of Hampton, NJ, David W Matarazzo and his wife Cheryl of Phillipsburg, NJ; two sisters, Jane Smith and her husband Russel of Easton, PA, Joan Orr and her husband Ben of FL.; her grandchildren, Charlie, Emily, Mathew and Brandi Matarazzo, Stephen, Amanda, Ross, Courtney, Amber and Aaron Worman; Lillian Stadtmueller, Cody Cruts and Timmy and Michael Johnson; her great grandchildren, Alyssa Smith, Madison Bird and Bella Worman; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, her sisters Becky Lomerson and Joyce Lutz, and a niece, Joy Lomerson all died earlier. Services: Friends may call on the family Friday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at DeVoe Funeral Service, 136 W. Washington Ave., Washington NJ 07882. Cremation is private. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the family care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: I Am so sorry to hear the passing away of ruthann. She was always so good to me. I'll never forget all the fun times we had together.she could always make me laugh! You will always be in my heart! To the family,i'll be praying for you at this time! Love, Vashti Parichuk Uncle Charlie and family, we are so sorry to hear about aunt RuthAnn. She was the funniest person ever! We will deeply miss her! Love...Joe, Carollynn, Alexis, Joe Jr. And Jake Wells I would like to send my Condolences to Ruth Ann's husband and family. Ruth is my cousin.My mother was Sarah Esther Bowlby Black. I have moved to Owasso, Oklahoma years back with my daughters. Beatrice We are so sorry for your loss. Ruth and I never got to go to Atlantic City. We sure did have fun talking about it.We got to know her through Tonya. I hope all of you find peace in the knowledge that she was well liked by everyone. Geo.& Judi Duckworth to the lady who kept us all in line and who never let anyone go hungry and treated me like her own son but most of all she taught me the real meaning of what a family is all about. im going to miss you mom, and i want you to know we are all pulling for dad. love Kenny Tribute from: Kathy Walker I'm sorry I didn't make your mothers funeral last month. I didn't know you could put a tribute on the internet (my internet knowledge is one of my strong points) It did sadden me to hear that she had past on. She was a strong Icon in my younger years. We never got to say thank you for all she did for my family after the passing of my mother in 1980. That will always be a big regret of mine. I think time gets away from us and though we don't mean to be disrespectful we just miss our opportunities to do the right things. I would have been at your mothers viewing but at the time I had a committment I could not change. My heart was with each and everyone of you. Tonya, I really wish I could have reconnected with you during this time. If you would like to reconnect please email me at c.walker50@comcast.net (in case you are wondering who I am you would remember me by my maiden name Ganley)