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Elvira Ricardo Obituary

RICARDO, Elvira (Almada) Elvira (Almada) Ricardo, 78, of West Hartford, beloved wife of Antonio Ricardo, died Wednesday, (July 22, 2009) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Antonio P. and Rose (Cabral) Almada, she had lived in Hartford many years moving to West Hartford in 1996. Elvira had been employed at Connecticut General in Hartford. She was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hartford and an active member of the Ladies of LaSalette, the Mother's Circle and volunteered at the food pantry. She was also a member of the Parkville and Elmwood Senior Centers. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, George and Deborah (Mangiofico) Ricardo of West Hartford; two grandsons, Jason Ricardo and his wife, Amy of Terryville and Mark Ricardo of West Hartford; two great grandchildren, Lilyana and Rylan and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, David Ricardo and a brother, John Almada. Funeral procession will be Saturday, 9 a.m. from the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hartford. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are TODAY 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the Alzheimer's Association, 279 New Britain Rd., Kensington, CT 06037.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 24, 2009.

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Donald Stino

July 26, 2009

Tony and family, I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Elvira. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Janet Sullivan

July 26, 2009

Elvira you leave a happy afterglow of smiles to everyone you have touched. An echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times, laughter, and bright sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun.
"God Bless you Aunt Elvira"
"Deepest sympathies Uncle Tony"

George & Irene Branco

July 25, 2009

Dear Uncle Tony & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Elvira was a sweet, kind, loving and caring aunt, and she will be truly missed.
We are praying for you in your time of grief, that God will embrace you with His peace and love.

John Almada

July 25, 2009

Elvira was one of the kindest, most gentle souls. As a child I always enjoyed visiting my fathers sister, my aunt Elvira.I remember spending
many happy times with my aunt, uncle, and cousins. All my families best to uncle
Tony, and cousin George and his family. I pray that you will all find peace
knowing that Elviras' spirit of loving kindness has joined with the creator.

Dorothy Devin

July 24, 2009

Alvira, my cousin was a wonderful person. My prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. God be with you Tony in your time of grief. Dorothy Devin, Hudson, Fl.

July 24, 2009

"May the power of The Father, Son , and Holy Spirit give you peace and strength in this time of sorrow. I am praying for you and thinking of the memories of you and Alvira . May God watch over you and keep you safe." Mark Beauchamp ( Bangor , Maine )

Jim Ficocelli

July 24, 2009

Eternal life to you Elvira and God blessing to your family. Elvira was a wonderful catechist at Our Lady of Sorrows for years. She prepared the children to receive first holy Communion. Pray for us Elvira.

Tony Mansani

July 24, 2009

Saddened by your family's loss and will pray for each of you ... yet heaven rejoices as Elvira arrives to her peaceful and precious home where there is no illness and there are no tears. Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord's face shine upon you and give you peace. Angelo (Tony) Mansani and family.

Joanne Carvalho-Spector

July 24, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to you Tony (Antonio) with the loss of your wife Elvira's (Almada's) -our cousin- and to all her family during your loss. May God be with you all in your sorrow with your physical loss but know spiritually Elvira will be with us forever. God Bless you Elvira. Thoughts forwarded from the family of 7 Sons & Daughters of predeceased "Grace Rose Cabral (Gormley/Carvalho)" and predeceased "Joseph Carvalho". Blessings From and Families of: Joanne Carvalho Spector, Mary Carvalho Walters, Grace Carvalho Cranouski, Joseph Carvalho, John Carvalho, Manual Carvalho and predeceased Thomas Gormley.

Shirley Carvalho

July 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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