Amelia F. Ruggiero

Amelia F. Ruggiero, 80, of Martins Creek, PA died Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at her residence surrounded by family.

Born in Martins Creek, PA on August 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Carmelo Antonino Cappadona and Josephine E. (Castelletti) Cappadona.

She, together with her late husband Daniel Ruggiero, owned and operated Martins Creek Manufacturing Co., retiring in 1977.

She was a member of St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church, Martins Creek, PA and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Church Choir.

A loving mother and grandmother, Amelia loved to bake, keep a clean house and cross stich.

She is survived by a son Michael A. Ruggiero, and his wife Kimberly, of Forks Twp., Sisters, Lillian Pulcini and Virginia Ann Falcone, both of Martins Creek, and Mary Sheetz, of Easton.  Granddaughter, Kate Ruggiero and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Teresa.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 9:45 AM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rocco’s Church at 10:30AM.  Friends may call on Friday 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Rocco’s Catholic Church, Martins Creek, PA  18063.