LISA A. RICKER

RICKER,(Maine) LISA A., 58, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on the morning of Saturday, November 11, 2023. 

She lived in Coventry most of her life, Lisa is survived by her parents Richard H. and Evelyn C. (McGregor) O’Rourke. 

Whether working as a young waitress at the former Archie’s Tavern in Pawtucket, RI, or in medical clinics where she spent her career as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist, Lisa’s warm personality and her ability to make others feel comfortable came natural to her. Truly beautiful inside and out, Lisa will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  Her talent for retelling family stories were funny, accurate and loved by all of us. She was our family historian.

Lisa was the mother of Emily Veronica Ricker and Catherine E. Shabo. She was the sister of Julie Marsh (Maine), Shawn O’Rourke her brother, her rock for many years Elaina and Richard Cooke, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to Calling Hours on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM” in the Iannotti Funeral Home AT MAPLE ROOT, 2000 Nooseneck Hill Road (ROUTE 3), Coventry. 

Following visiting hours, Lisa’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM in Saints John & Paul Church, 341 South Main Street, Coventry. Burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Greenwich is respectfully private. Arrangements by the Iannotti Funeral Home.  

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