Nancy Racioppo

Funeral Information

Home: Eastchester, NY
Date of Death: January 26, 2012
Place of Birth: Bronx, NY
Birthdate: March 28, 1925
Age: 86
Mass: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:00 a.m. St. Lucy's Church, Bronx, NY
Visitation: Sunday, January 29, 2012 at F. RUGGIERO & SONS, Inc., Yonkers, NY
Interment: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Putnam Valley, NY

Biography

Nancy Racioppo, age 86 of Eastchester, NY, died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Sarah R. Neuman Nursing Home in Mamaroneck, NY.

The former long time assistant Principal of St. Lucy's School, Bronx, NY, Nancy was the beloved wife of Charles Racioppo and the dear mother of Genevieve Martino, Nancy (and Richard) Maio and Charlie (and Diane) Racioppo. She is also survived by her 7 loving grandchildren; Genevieve, Gregory, Caren, Michael, Alyssa, Charles and Mark. Survived by her sisters Genevieve, Celia, Rita and Eleanor, Nancy is predeceased by her sister Anna and her brothers Henry, Eugene, Armand and Joe.

In lieu of flowers, you are respectfully requested to honor Nancy's life with memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association, 333 Seventh Avenue - 17th floor, New York, NY 10001 - (1-888) DIABETES -  www.diabetes.org

A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012 at St. Lucy's Church, 833 Mace Avenue (corner of Bronxwood Avenue), Bronx, NY 10467. Entombment will follow at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 101 Mill Street, Putnam Valley, NY 10579.

Visiting hours for family and friends will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at F. RUGGIERO & SONS, Inc., 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 - (914) 375-1400

Candles

Angela Bozza LeClerc 2012-01-27 02:37:38
A Good Teacher A Good teacher is one, who teaches with love. A Good teacher is one, who Corrects Students and make them Grow, Instead of shouting and making them slow. A Good teacher is one, who makes Things to Flow. A Good teacher is one, who gets things done as and when. A Good teacher is one, who never treats a student as Foe. A Good teacher is one, who Teachings must help in long Run. A Good teacher is one, who says always it can be done. A Good teacher is one, who should never make students Run, Instead have Great Fun. A Good teacher is one, who must be always Bright and Teach Students Right. A Good teacher is one, who is always a best Friend. - Narendra kuppan Mrs. Racioppo was a great teacher, a great assistant principal. Having graduated from St. Lucy's 25 years ago, I have always remembered Mrs. Racioppo and how nice she was to all who was near her. May the Lord grant her eternal joy and peace and comfort to her family.
Gloria Calilli Zonghetti 2012-01-27 17:09:59
Nancy (a/k/a Mrs. Racioppo) will always be in our hearts. She was a great teacher and a loving and caring person who touched more lives than can be counted. Our deepest sympathy to her family at this time of great loss. Love and Blessings to all of you.
Erika Reid 2012-01-28 01:43:32
Nancy, may you rest in peace.. You and your family will always be in my prayers.
Erika Reid 2012-01-28 01:43:52
Nancy, may you rest in peace.. You and your family will always be in my prayers.
Erika Reid 2012-01-28 01:44:12
Nancy, may you rest in peace.. You and your family will always be in my prayers.
Donna Brenna 2012-01-29 00:58:39
Rest in peace Nancy, my colleague, my mentor and most especially my friend. Your were a great role model. I would like to believe that you helped make me the teacher I am today. Always the professional, a beloved great lady.
Jackie Rivera Jimenez 2012-01-29 17:34:51
She was my homeroom teacher in 7th grade at St. Lucy's. I came to St. Lucy's in November 1979 and she was so kind to me and made sure that I adjusted to my new school. She was always willing to help her students make sure they understood the work. She truly cared for her students