Obituary of Ann Bartolomei

Ann (Ricciardelli) Bartolomei, 77, of Chesterfield, NJ, entered in God’s care, Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton, with her loving family by her side. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident, prior to moving to Chesterfield where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Trenton State College where she earned her Bachelor Degree in Education. Ann was formerly employed as an Elementary School Teacher with Hamilton Township Board of Education, prior to her retirement after 30 years of dedicated teaching. Ann enjoyed gardening, ceramics, traveling and cooking, however her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family, especially her loving twin grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, who will always be remember for her pleasant smile. Predeceased by her loving husband, Thomas E. Bartolomei, Sr., her parents, Albert and Rose (Rostock) Ricciardelli, her brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Karen Ricciardelli, she is survived by her children, Lynda and Jason Marasco, with whom she resided and Thomas E. Bartolomei, Jr.; her brother, Rev. Albert Ricciardelli and her sister, Carolyn Willie and husband Bert; also survived by two adored grandchildren, Jason and Mia and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The Funeral will be held 9:30 am Friday, October, 6, 2023 from D’Errico Funeral Chapel, LLC, 30 Yardville Allentown Road, Hamilton, NJ 08620, located in Buklad Merlino Facility. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Friday at St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church, 3500 South Broad Street, Hamilton, NJ 08610 Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 1200 Cedar Lane, Hamilton, NJ 08610 Calling hours will be Thursday, October 5 from 5 pm to 8 pm at D'Errico Funeral Chapel, LLC. Please visit Ann’s tribute page at www.derricofuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.