Obituary of Lori A. Manoni-Ritchie

Lori A. Manoni-Ritchie, age 45, of Shelton, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 21, 2005 in Griffin Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on May 10, 1959, she was a daughter of Donald Manoni of Shelton and Geraldine Guerra Ciuccoli of Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was a volunteer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving and received an award for her dedicated service.

In addition to her parents, survivors include a sister, Lisa Manoni-Younge and her husband, Page of Tolland, step-mother, Judy Manoni of Shelton, step-father, John Ciuccoli of Port St. Lucie, Florida, her lifelong companion, Donald Ritchie, a step-sister, Susan L. Criscione and her husband, Kenneth, three step-brothers, Robert J. Walkley and his wife, Tammy, Stephen Ciuccoli and his wife, Sue and Michael Ciuccoli and his wife, Lynn as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Her unyielding spirit and joy for life will be sadly missed by her family and friends. 

Services will take place on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Lawrence Church, Huntington for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Lawn Cemetery, Shelton. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718.