
RICKARD JOSEPHINE R. (NAPOLITANO) Of Braddock, age 80, suddenly on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William J. Pete Rickard for 60 years; loving mother of Marie (late Bob) Danielson, Pete (Sue) Rickard, Nick (Betsy) Rickard, Danny Pope (Dar) Rickard, Isabella (Lee) Frank, Rocky (Melanie) Rickard and the late William Bull (surviving spouse, Carolyn) Rickard; mother-in-law of Darlene Rickard; sister of Joseph (late Bettie Lou) Napolitano, Thomas Bucky (Maggie) Napolitano, the late Nick and late Anthony Satch Napolitano. Also survived by 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Josephine enjoyed cooking, especially Sunday dinners when she would feed spaghetti and meatballs to her entire family. She loved all Pittsburgh team sports. Any time that she spent with her family was wonderful, but most special were visits from her great-grandson, Jack Osman, who brought her great joy. Friends welcome Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in Good Shepherd Church, Braddock, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb