Theresa Claire Ricci. Date of birth, Jan. 27, 1917.

Born in New York City. Theresa passed away Nov. 16 from complications of pneumonia at the age of 101. The daughter of Lucy and John Landi Sr. A life-long resident of Pelham. The widow of Patrick H. Ricci, they were married for 51 years. Theresa and Patrick had two sons, Alfred, deceased, who served as a Pelham Police officer. And John, a retired Pelham firefighter.

Theresa leaves behind six grandchildren, Donna, Alfred, Patrick, John, Cheryl and Scott; eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Theresa was a charter member of the Women’s Republican Club. Active with the Girl and Boy scouts. Daughter of Pocahontas. Charter member of the Columbiettes. One of the first two Pelham Police women crossing guards. A beautician by trade. Theresa worked well into her golden years. She loved her friends and bus trips all over the East Coast, especially Atlantic City.

The Ricci family wishes to thank all for their kind words and prayers while we celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, please make your donation to Disabled Veterans. My mother’s favorite charity. God Bless.

Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 25, from  4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pelham Funeral Home,  64 Lincoln Ave., Pelham, New York, 10803