Marie E. Ripa (nee Sabatino), on July 8, 2011, of Bellmawr, age 68, after a long medical illness.

Devoted daughter of the late Arthur and Lena Sabatino. Beloved wife of Dino V. Loving mother of sons Dino A. Ripa (wife Rowena) and Michael Ripa. Devoted grandmother of Mia Bella Ripa. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Marie graduated from Collingswood High School and recently attended her 50 year reunion. She was a homemaker and worked for many years as a hairdresser and in retail business. She loved spending time with her children and granddaughter. Marie enjoyed cooking, shopping and visiting the casinos with her friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from 7 to 9pm Tuesday evening and 8:15 to 9:15am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Mass 10am Wednesday at St. Rita of Cascia Parish, Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr.

Entombment Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill.

If desired, donations may be made to Cooper University Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, c/o MaryJo Cimino, 1 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

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