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RICCI, MARIA DOMINICA DELNERO passed away at St. Theresa's Healthcare in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the age of 93. Maria was born April 1, 1920 to the late Lena and Vittorio DelNero in Philadelphia, PA. Maria moved to California in 1941 where she raised her two sons until she relocated to New Mexico in her later years. Maria was a beautiful woman who spent some time modeling in California. She worked as a hostess at the famous brown Derby restaurant in the 1940's as well as hob-knobbed with many movie stars at the LA Coconut Grove restaurant. Maria loved to cook and was extremely kind-hearted. She worked in the children's nursery at Paradise Hills United Methodist Church for many years. Her Sunday School Alpha class will especially miss her. Maria devoted herself to taking care of her own mother until her mother passed. Maria is survived by sons Richard Ricci and Primiano (Ron) Ricci; her sister, Ida Wright; by her niece; a grand-nephew; and a great-grand-nephew; as well as many other family members and friends who loved and will miss her greatly. A Memorial Service will be held at The Paradise Hills United Methodist Church, 4700 Paradise Blvd. NW. ABQ. NM 87114 at a later date. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun March 16, 2014