Obituary of Edith P. Roszko

Edith P. Roszko Edison, NJ - Edith P. (Rippin) Roszko, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Fort Worth, TX, she spent her childhood in Texas and Louisiana, and her adult life in Plainfield before settling to Edison in the 1950's. Edith spent her time caring for her family as a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Helena's Roman Catholic Church in Edison and had a passion for sewing and anything creative. Edith is predeceased by her husband Vincent Sr. who died December 10, 2001. She is survived by her loving son and his wife Vincent F. Jr. and Hope of Edison and her two adored grandchildren, Cole and Jesse. She also leaves behind her brother Richard Rippin of Texas and many nieces and nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009 beginning with visitation from 9:00 AM until the 10:15 AM service in McCriskin-Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 followed by a 11:00 AM funeral mass at St. Helena's Roman Catholic Church in Edison. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Rahway Hospice, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065 or to the Oblates of St. Francis De Sales, Oblate Development Office, 1020 West 18th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 would be appreciated.