Nora L. Gibertoni Riccio, 76, of Hamden, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the CT Hospice, Branford. She was born in New Haven on October 30, 1935; a daughter of the late Orasio and Dorina Gherardi Gibertoni. Nora was committed first to her faith in God Almighty through His Only Son, Jesus Christ; her Lord and Savior. Through the Remnant Fellowship Church in Brentwood, TN. Nora was also a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend. She cherished spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Donna A. Riccio Ferraro (John) of Hamden, two sons, Vincent A. Riccio (Ellen) of East Haven, and Harry O. Riccio (Beth) of Guilford, her six grandchildren, Jennifer D. Ferraro Ceniccola (Anthony) of Hamden, Samantha R. Castellon of Branford, Cory E. Riccio of Guilford, Jenna S. Riccio of North Branford, John A. Ferraro of Hamden, Joseph O. Riccio of Hamden. She currently has one two year old great grandson A.J. (Ceniccola) of Hamden, with one more great grandchild (Ceniccola) on the way; due in September of this year. She was predeceased by brothers, Lindo, Lorenzo and Erio Gibertoni, and sisters, Lillian Maggi, Nancy Brown, Edith Dringoli, Enus Gibertoni and Erma (Tina) Vermiglio.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Christian burial celebration on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 1:00 PM in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, corner of Ella Grasso Blvd. and Columbus Avenue. Contributions in honor of Nora L. Riccio may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. For further information please contact the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473 – (203)239-1179
We are forever grateful to God for knowing Nora. We have sweet memories of her dancing for GOD during festivals/weddings, our prayers are for the family as you remember her constant love & devotion for GOD.
Mom, I miss you so much and I love you so much that it hurts so much. I just want you to rest assured that I am staying focused on God the way Jesus did because I know all my strength and comfort comes from Him. Just like it was for you Mom, God is my everything too. I love you so much! Donna
We will so miss our dear sister Nora. Praise God for the life that she lived! Our prayers are with you John, Donna and your entire family.
Love,
The Gormsen Family
We praise God for Ms. Nora and her love for God! We are thankful to have known her! Praying for your families. Love, The McCauley’s
Nora, you are loved and such a light! Gentle spirit! You Love God Dearly with all your heart and we could all see it especially in your eye’s. I learned so much from you, and in a way you remind me of my aunt. I will remember you in my heart and what God showed me through you and I Praise God for you and your family. John and Donna my heart is with you and your family. With Love and Respect your Sister In Christ Jesus
We have cherished knowing Nora and we will miss her. We will always remember coming to our first Remnant event at John and Donna’s house and meeting Nora. Thank you, Donna, for the great testimony of Nora’s life that you posted. May God comfort you and bless you. We love you, the Vaseys.
Our prayers and heartfelt love go out to Ms. Nora’s family! We thank God we had the privilege to worship Him with her at Remnant Fellowship in Nashville!
Nora’s smiling face and joy will be greatly missed. Praising God for her life – a life lived for God’s glory. Sending love to family.
We offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers for God’s abiding love for Ms. Nora’s family at this time. Surely she is celebrating homecoming with our Father God today.
Ms. Nora was such a jewell & I will always remember the times we shared. She showed me how to smile no matter what and how to be faithful in our daily walk seeking God & His Kingdom. She will be greatly missed. Much love to the Farraro family.
Auntie Nora, I love you very much. Thank you so much for all the wonderful memories, Say hi to Grandma Tina for me and i will truly miss you both R.I.P
We will always remember Ms. Nora’s constant smile and joyful, child-like heart! We thank God for the time we had to be with her. Our prayers are with your family. Love~Genny, Ellen, & Amy Kaunisto
We would like to express our condolences, love, and support to the wonderful family of Nora Riccio. Nora was a delight to many.
Auntie Nora, I love you very much. Thank you so much for all the wonderful memories, Say hi to Grandma Tina for me and i will truly miss you both R.I.P
Nora had such a sweet, gentle spirit and was dearly loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be greatly missed by her Remnant Fellowship family. Her whole family will be in my prayers during this time. May God grant you comfort. With much love; Jodi Hertz
Even though there is nothing that shall ease the pain of your Mothers death. However I am writing to let you know that you shall always be in my prayers. She shall be missed dearly. Auntie Nora was truly an inspiring individual who over came many hardships to raise three wonderful children. May God bless Auntie Nora as she enters into heaven. May God be with the entire family at this time.
Love Always, Brother.
Dear Riccio Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Nora’s gentle spirit and love for God were evident. She will be missed.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim
The work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth
Speech; night after night they display knowledge. There
Is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends
Of the world.
Ms. Nora heard, she walked and talked this glory,
Mis nora will be missed. She was full of smiles and
Energy! Loved seeIng her on the dance floor. MAy
GOD bring your family much comfort.
We would like to send our deep condolences to the extended family of Nora, and express our thanks to God for her joyful spirit. We spent many wonderful times with John, Donna, and Nora and will remember them fondly.
We are so grateful to learn the Truth about the One True God and His Son Jesus Christ. To learn of the change He brought in Ms. Nora’s life is inspiring. Seeing her light up when she would see Jack and Jett is priceless. Praying for strength and comfort for John and Donna, family and friends.
Mis nora will be missed. She was full of smiles and
Energy! Loved seeIng her on the dance floor. MAy
GOD bring your family much comfort.
It was such a honor and blessing to know Ms Nora. Her smile was contagious whenever we were able to spend time worshipping with her in TN for the festival’s, Desert Oasis, & for visits. Your love for God was evident to all. Prayers & love to you, John & Donna.
I pray for a blessing on you and your family. Miss Nora was a beautiful bright light for our Heavenly Father. Love and GOD bless
We praise God for the 10 years that God allowed us to walk out a pure life for God as brothers and sisters. We will miss our dear sister with her sweet spirit and her big smile! We are praying for John, Donna and the whole family for encouragement in their loss.
We Praise God for your sweet and gentle spirit! We will treasure the time God allowed us to share with you……we are thankful to God that you were able to shine for him in all things! You will be missed…..Until we meet again,
Durville Patton
Ms. Nora, you will be greatly missed. Praise God for your life and the beautiful light you have shined for God while here on this earth.
Dear Family and Friends of Nora Riccio. It was our honor to have known Nora. She was a quiet, gentle, peaceful spirit, much esteemed by God. Her child-like heart for God was an inspiration to us, and brings us much peace now. –Lisa
It was a joy to see her always smiling and striving for God daily, inspiring us to do so also. It was a joy to know Miss Nora. –Melanie
I love Miss Nora and will miss her.–Michael
Dear Family and Friends of Nora Riccio. It was our honor to have known Nora. She was a quiet, gentle, peaceful spirit, much esteemed by God. Her child-like heart for God was an inspiration to us, and brings us much peace now. –Lisa
It was a joy to see her always smiling and striving for God daily, inspiring us to do so also. It was a joy to know Miss Nora. –Melanie
I love Miss Nora and will miss her.–Michael
Dear Family and Friends of Nora Riccio. It was our honor to have known Nora. She was a quiet, gentle, peaceful spirit, much esteemed by God. Her child-like heart for God was an inspiration to us, and brings us much peace now. –Lisa
It was a joy to see her always smiling and striving for God daily, inspiring us to do so also. It was a joy to know Miss Nora. –Melanie
I love Miss Nora and will miss her.–Michael
We will treasure the time God gave us with Miss Nora. We loved her very much and were always so touched by her love for God and for her life that was lived for Him. We pray for those she left behind especially John and Donna – may God comfort you during this time of loss.
Ms Nora, your love for God was so bright! You will be dearly missed sweet sister! We send our love, thoughts and prayers to the family!
Much love,
Tony Ellis & family
We lost a wonderful person today. My dear Auntie Nora who was not only my Aunt but my Godmother. It was a special bond we shared and we made special memories that I will reflect on throughout the years when thinking of her. My heart goes out to her family as I know they will feel the loss of her not being with them. Donna, Harry and Vinnie, the loss of a Mother is hard but visit your memories often and they will give you the strength to carry on as she would want you all to have a blessed and happy life, you were her world and made her very happy. Auntie Nora -you will always be remembered fondly, Love Sharon xoxoxo
Nora’s love for God was inspiring. I am grateful for having known her.
Much love and respect.
We will dearly miss Ms. Nora. Her warm smile and optimistic attitude was always SO uplifting and contagious. One of our most treasured pictures is of Ms. Nora and our then 8-year-old son dancing up a storm on the dance floor following a wedding celebration! We pray for the family’s peace and comfort during this most Holy of weekends. We love you guys.
The Day Family from Buffalo, NY is deeply saddened by your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
Praising God for the legacy that Ms. Nora left behind for us to emulate! Her faith in God in all circumstances painted a beautiful picture of Christ. We love you John and Donna, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Praising God for the legacy that Ms. Nora left behind for us to emulate! Her faith in God in all circumstances painted a beautiful picture of Christ. We love you John and Donna, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dearest Aunt Nora: I will always treasure the moments we had together. From the time in your kitchen counting your contractions on paper (I was only 8 years old)…such an exciting time, to the timeless hours you spent with my girls loving them as the only grandmother they ever had, to the sound, common advise you gave me! Truly you will always be very dear in my heart. I miss you. I know my mother is wrapping you in her arms! Love and hugs always, Nancy-Carol x0x0
Dear Riccio Family, with sincere love, we send our thoughts and prayers! Miss Nora’s smile and love for God were blessings to everyone.
Sincerely, Jenni Mendl
Praying for your family ! May God comfort you during this time . Love you !!
We will always remember Ms Nora’s beautiful smile and happy feet!! I can just see her dancing on the Golden Streets of heaven with Jesus. She was a self-less little being and a blessing to all who knew her. We love and miss her very much !!!
We praise God for allowing Nora to be a part of our lives! We will always remember her devotion to God, love for her family, and her outpouring of love to Dan, I, and our children. May her soul be at sweet sweet peace.
Seeing Miss Nora always brought a smile to our faces. Her love for others was always evident and she lived a great example and will be missed.
thankful to have known you. You will be greatly missed by family and friends
We miss MS Nora very much. She was always so caring and so interested in the world around her. She had many a kind word for others and showed deep concern for the welfare of others. She loved God and always showed a passion for finding His will for her life. We always enjoyed every opportunity to be with her as we transported her to and from services when she needed a ride. Judy and I ask God’s richest blessings on MS Nora’s family as we all grieve her passing. But we are comforted to think that she has gone on to a better place!
We look forward to Miss Nora’s happy smile greeting us at Heaven’s gates! She is an inspiration to us! We feel honored to have known her here on this earth!! Love and prayers for Donna, John, children, grandchildren and family. May God comfort you all.
We will never forget Miss Nora. Her love for God was evident by how she lived her life. She was always so cheerful and loving to those around her and was focused on God and His kingdom. We will always cherish the memories we have of worshiping together for church services when we lived in Connecticut. She was truly a light for God!!!
With much love,
Sheldon and Heidi Singh
Praise God for this beautiful life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Riccio family.
Praise God for Miss Nora’s life. Our prayers for comfort are with all of your family.
Ms. Nora always lit up a room whenever she walked in! She was a living example of devotion to and love for God and His people. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
I remember Nora’s joyful heart and kindness!! Blessings to this entire family!!!!! Tiffany
Mis nora will be missed. She was full of smiles and
Energy! Loved seeIng her on the dance floor. MAy
GOD bring your family much comfort.
We send our love & prayers to all of Ms. Nora’s family during this time. She was such a gentle, sweet woman who children would flock to. We praise God for the example of love & devotion to Him that she lived out.
Love,
Tom, Jennifer, John, Tristen, CarolAnn & David 🙂
We thank God for Nora’s life! What joy we have shared on this earth worshiping our God together with Nora and her family. Our prayers are with everyone near and dear to her as you celebrate her life and remember all God’s blessings together.
Love,
Jim and Debbie
Ms. Nora was a faithful example of devotion and love for God and His people! She lit up a room every time she entered! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. Peace and Blessings!
Nora had such a sweet, gentle spirit and was dearly loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be greatly missed by her Remnant Fellowship family. Her whole family will be in my prayers during this time. May God grant you comfort. With much love; Jodi Hertz
For the short time I had known Nora, she was full of joy and energy, the kind that only God could give. It was truly inspiring to see her smile every week on the front row at church. She will be missed deeply by my family and I. Love and prayers to her family during this time.
Knowing Nora is an honor and blessing!! Her example of love for God and His son Jesus Christ is so encouraging to me! I love Nora and pray for her family.
Nora, it has been a blessing knowing you. We cherish sweet memories of worshipping God with you.
Loved your life Ms Nora! Praise God that I had the opportunity to get to know you. Thank you for the life that you lived and your encouragement to me.
I will always remember that.
We feel very honored to have known Nora and were always blessed by her sweet spirit of love and graciousness and her obvious love for God, her Heavenly Father. We will miss her very much.
I feel so blessed to have known this amazing woman!
We will miss Nora.I loved the ways Nora was always and caring about
people.We will be praying for the family. love Carol and family.
Auntie Nora,
I love you very much and I will miss you very much. Thank you so much for all the wonderful memories, I will think about them often. You are a very special person and you were the best aunt. I will share many of our memories with the family. RIP
Love your niece,
Marguerite
xoxo
We lost a wonderful person today. My dear Auntie Nora who was not only my Aunt but my Godmother. It was a special bond we shared and we made special memories that I will reflect on throughout the years when thinking of her. My heart goes out to her family as I know they will feel the loss of her not being with them. Donna, Harry and Vinnie- the loss of a Mother is hard but visit your memories often and they will give you the strength to carry on as she would want you all to have a blessed and happy life- you were her world and made her very happy. Auntie Nora -you will always be remembered fondly, Love Sharon xoxoxo
“Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?” Job 12:12
We praise God for Nora’s rich and full life! Her wisdom and joy were inspiring to all who knew her. With much love and prayers to your family at this time,
The Ottingers
Our hearts and prayers are with the Ferraro family. A relationship with God is the true Treasure in this life on Earth. We are grateful for the time we had to worship God together at Remnant Fellowship with you, Sweet Nora!
We were priviledged to get to know Ms. Nora on our trips from Michigan to Tennessee. She was always smiling and thankful and sharing about God! When I think of what Philippians 2:15 says, “…so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.”…I think of Ms Nora. Nora shined for God every time I saw her!
I praise God that I got a chance to talk to her and tell her I loved her the week before. I will have sweet memories of her and her dancing at the festivals! Now she is dancing before God forever! I will keep the family in my prayers. May the God of ALL Comfort, comfort you all and give you peace and draw you close to Him.
Ms. Nora was a light to our home when we were privileged to have her stay with us for a weekend in TN. We will never forget Ms. Nora and her zest for God and His will. Our prayers are with her family.
Although we never met, you were often in my prayers, and i look forward to meeting you when Christ comes back to rouse his Saints!!
Love, Danielle
I loved Nora so much. Especially her love and light that was so very obvious to anyone who was around her. I will hopefully see her one day. Praying for your family. Praising God that I was ever able to get to know you.
We praise God for allowing us to see a sweet women truly live out God’s commands!
We are very grateful to have known Miss Nora! She was such a delight every time we saw her with her joyful smile and sweet words of love for God. She is greatly missed. We pray for sweet comfort for your family in her loss.
I’ll always remember Nora’s sweet smile and true friendship which she so graciously shared with me. With deepest sympathy, Terry Steele
God has blessed our family knowing and having such fond memories of Ms. Nora. She will be greatly missed!!!! Praising and thanking God for her and her devotion to Him!!!! Praying for John, Donna and your family, May God comfort you..hold you and strengthen you as you hold onto Him for everything…Love you
-Cari and Johnna
There are so many memories of Nora: raising hands in worship, always a big smile, joyful times when at our home, always proud of her family and an encouragement to others. We will truly miss her.
We will miss you so much!! I am so honored to know so a wise woman who walked out this life of Jesus Christ!!
Love always Anne Riccio Sena
how cool is that!!
We loved Nora, who always had a beautiful God-story to share with us every time we got to be with her. She was gracious, full of gratitude, and praised God every chance she got. We pray for God’s comfort and peace for the family, especially Donna and John.
She has my maiden name, we may not have been related in that way but she will always be that spiritual sister and mother in Christ, who happens to have my name!! God is so cool to have given me time with her!! She will always have a special place in my heart!! She was an amzing soldier of the most high God!! Always had battle armor on and ready to win to war!! You will be deeply missed!!!
I was blessed to know Ms. Nora through church. She was a bright, smiling, warm, welcome when I was in Nashville. Sitting with her and sharing our Love for God was a special memory to me. She exuded kindness and peace. It is a wonderful thought to see her in eternity!
Love to you all Donna!
Love, Michelle 🙂
Praising and thanking God for Nora’s life! A LIVING TESTIMONY of God’s goodness and Nora’s trust and faith in HIM. Thank you Nora! You will be missed!
I am grateful to have known Nora and will miss her. My prayers are with you John and Donna and your family. Love you.
Dear John and Donna, I’m praying for God’s comfort to envelope you and your family! With love through Christ, your sister, Diane (RF Detroit)
Dear Donna and Family – I will never forget and am so grateful for knowing your Mom. She was a very precious Lady that loved God. I thank God that He allowed me to get to know her.
May the God of All Comfort, Comfort you in this time. My prayers are with you, with deepest sympathies, and love.
Praising God for the life of Ms. Nora! She always held a special place in my heart and I am so thankful for her joyful example! Love to her sweet family, Kathryn Hawkins
Dear Nora was a light as a follower of the Truth of the Bible, as a mother to her beloved children and grandchildren, and as a sister in Christ. Her smile and loving warmth will live on in my heart and thoughts. It was such a pleasure to have known someone who loved deeply that which is so important: God, family, and the blessings God bestowed upon her. My love, respect, thoughts and prayers are with Donna and all her family during this difficult time. Much love, Jan
I am so fortunate to have gotten to know Nora, she was always happy, caring and smiling. I will miss stopping in to see her when I go to pick AJ up. Now she is smiling down upon us.
We praise God for His timing and plan for all of our lives and for giving Nora such a long and blessed life. What a joy to know Nora and her devotion. Much love to John and Donna and their wonderful care of sweet Nora.
Our family loved Nora. We would always look for her when we came to the US. She will be missed!
I will never forget her sweet spirit and joyful heart! Her dancing at festivals. Everyone loved her from little children on up. I will be praying for you Donna and John that God comforts you and gives you peace. I am so grateful God gave me the chance to talk to her on the phone the week before.
We are greatfull to get to know Miss Nora she was a very sweet lady with a beautiful smile and always point us up to God . She had a beautiful heart for God. We are pray for you Donna and your family keep focused on His will . Love you The Willy’s
May the Lord continue to support you and your
family in your time of sorrow. I will miss reading
the bible daily with Ms. Nora.
God Bless You
Mary
We will always remember sweet, loving Ms. Nora and her love for God, his creation and love for all the saints. The picture of her raising her hands in worship at church in the front row is such a sweet memory. We are praying for the God of ALL comfort and peace to be with the family during this time of sorrow.
With sincere love
After reading what you wrote, Donna, so beautifully on the Remnant Fellowship message boards, I have to share that I know her life was changed by following a TRUE message of Christ.
I remember the first time I met Nora at a RF Festival in TN and she was having so much fun that she said she was going to go home and toss all her stuff from in the attic out the little window. ‘Who needs it’ she said, ‘ I want to move here!’
That IS a changed life
I first met Nora at camp and she was a favorite of mine ever since. I sought her out at every visit and enjoyed her many inspirational stories. Her constant smile, quiet and gentle spirit, motherly warmth and charm, and love for God endeared her to many. I will miss dear Nora and our lovely chats. My prayers for comfort go out to all her family.
We remember the first time we met Nora and were so impressed with her sweet smile, light heart, joy and love for God! What a beautiful example! We praise God for her life and send our love to you!
To the family of Miss Nora, I just want you to know how much I treasured my time spent with her, she was a sweet and gentle light for God and I miss her.