“Love your mother because God only gives you one”- Grace Ringi Our Lord Jesus Christ took our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Grace Ringi home on December 11th, 2020 at 5:55 AM. She was 91 years strong and born on May 13th, 1929 to Carmela and Leonard Deleo of Stamford, Connecticut. She grew up with her two siblings Marie Mediate and Frank Deleo on Victory Street in Stamford,Connecticut. She married Jerry Ringi and had two beautiful children Linda Ringi and Carmela Ringi. She was a devout Catholic attending mass every Sunday making her a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Stamford, Connecticut. She enjoyed volunteering there as a member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society, the church where she had her beautiful wedding with her husband Jerry and where her children received their sacraments. She eventually moved to Florida where her two lovely grandchildren Christine Ringi Gentry and Jerry Ringi were born. She really enjoyed spending time with her family making the most of all the precious memories that God Blessed her with. She had a beautiful relationship with The Holy Trinity: God Almighty, Jesus and The Holy Spirit. She also was a member of the Italian American Civic Club of Cooper City, Florida, where she was the secretary. She was proud to have worked at Broward College where she touched the lives of everyone there. She will be remembered for her incredible strength, loving warm spirit, delicious Italian foods & recipes, comforting prayers and most of all, her ability to protect and love her family with Jesus and everything in her. Written by her grandson, Jerry Ringi. December 16th 2020 Arrangements entrusted to: Boyd-Panciera, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024. If you’d wish to send flowers, please contact Forget Me Not Flower Shop at 954-349-7114 and have the flowers sent directly to St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 1301 SW 136th Avenue, Davie, FL 33325.
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Kim O’Meara
December 31, 2020, 1:39 am
To my dearest friends Carmela, Linda and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Grace. She was a great lady who always welcomed us in her house when we were kids. I will cherish all those beautiful memories. We were so honored to be a part of her burial. RIP Grace.😘🙏💜
Angela Schumann
December 31, 2020, 6:36 pm
Linda and Carmela,
Your mom was a very kind lady and I always enjoyed talking to her when I visited at your childhood home in Stamford, CT. She always offered food and treats !
Losing someone we love is nothing easy, but knowing that we have been able to be a part of the life of that person, we can realize that we are blessed. Sincerest condolences, Angela Pavia Schumann
Jackie bartram
December 31, 2020, 7:59 pm
Linda, carmella, Christine and Jerry. I was sorry to hear about Grace. She was loved by so many people and a great mom and friend. Stamford loved her.
My deepest condolences, Jackie Pavia Bartram
Deb Petrone
January 1, 2021, 2:38 am
Carmela, Linda, Jerry and Christine … my deepest condolences to you all during this most difficult time. Take comfort in the wonderful memories you will hold in your hearts for eternity. Grace was a wonderful woman. I truly loved her and am deeply saddened by her passing. I’ve known you all most of my life and this terrible loss weighs heavily on my heart. May she rest in eternal peace in the arms of Our Lord.
Jerry Ringi
January 9, 2021, 3:40 pm
I would like to share with everyone what I had prepared for my Noni’s funeral
We are gathered here today to bring the highest level of love, honor, and gratitude toward Grace Ringi who I call “my noni”.
If you ever needed any evidence that angels existed, then you must not of met Grace Ringi. The whole neighborhood knew her cherishing their friendship with her. She had no problem talking to people allowing her light to shine brightly for the whole world to see. She really enjoyed talking with the neighbors showing love to all she encountered. She was an honest woman working her whole life supporting herself and family. She never gave up on anything including me which I am very grateful for.
Noni showed me what the meaning of unconditional love is by never turning me away and being there for me when the world turned their back on me. She came into my life when I was born blessing me with not just being a grandmother but also a father to me. I don’t believe I have lost anything when God takes, He also gives, and I believe He took her home but her Spirit will always be with us. There is no way that all that strength, beauty, and love could ever fade away but will remain in our hearts now and forever more. The bond that we share will remain forever in my soul as I will remember the memories of us laughing so much, we would pee our pants. That is the noni I remember and love so dearly she knew how to forget the negative and embrace God. She had problems but she was still able to smile showing respect to everyone she encountered. That folks is true strength to be able to smile when your going through a difficult situation.
She taught me what it was like to be a man to show up for my family when no one else was going to. She taught me how to be strong giving me a sense of comfort and security that the world has not seen. About a month before she passed, I began hearing music from Heaven that sounded so beautiful I thought it was Alexa and when I went to go turn it off- she was unplugged!
God showed me how much Noni was adored and loved from the angels of Jesus Christ and how Blessed she was. She was truly an angel shining her light bright for the whole world to see . She always kept me safe and made me feel like the most special little boy in the entire world. She shaped my childhood with fun loving memories really teaching us how to laugh and have fun. One of the greatest gifts she left me was the ability to be able to let go of your pain temporary by daring to laugh so deeply your tummy hurts. Releasing a joy that is so beautiful washing away your pain and sorrows which restores hope to your soul. Laughter is truly the best medicine and I’m grateful she taught me how to laugh. She brought so much joy to my life and to others that her light will shine forever.
Her purpose for my life was truly life saving giving me the ability to change. I love you noni may you rest in peace and be kept safe now and through enteral life through The Blood, Spirit , Life and Power of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Maria Sclafani
January 22, 2023, 7:06 am
I’ve been trying to get in touch with Gracie. She was my friend & I used to hang out with June & Ellen in century Village,in Pembroke Pines.. sorry I’m so late with my condolences to the family., but something told me to Google her name.. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. She’s with the angels, so sweet & caring person.