Resident of Haddonfield for almost three-quarters of a century dies
Theresa Ricci Hargrove passed away peacefully at home on March 8 at the age of 98. Born in Trenton, Theresa was a resident of Haddonfield for 74 years before moving to Haddon Heights. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Adelina and Alfred Ricci and her sister, Eleanor O’Brien.
Theresa is lovingly survived by Sharon Dardine of Lewes, Del., Mark (Heidi) Hargrove of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Lisa Knoll of Haddon Heights, grandchildren Julie (Andrew) Crosson of Asheville, N.C., Jennifer Knoll of Haddon Heights, Daniel Knoll of Philadelphia, Linton (Alexandra) Hargrove of Larchmont, N.Y., and Christina (Scott) Crum of New York, N.Y. as well as four great-grandchildren.
Theresa graduated from Haddonfield Memorial High School in 1938. She worked at RCA in Camden after graduation. Years later, after her children were grown, she worked for the Haddonfield Middle School and with the Child Study Team.
Theresa was called “Nanny” by many of her friends in New Jersey and “Mother Theresa” as many called her while visiting in Delaware. She was well loved by her family, many friends and admirers. Always kind, loving and quick witted to the very end.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, March 14, 11 a.m., at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider a donation to Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association, 300 Harper Drive, Moorestown, N.J. 08057.
