Livingston, Ruth M.
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Ruth M. Livingston of New Port Richey, Fla. passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point in Hudson, Fla. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, with her sons, Eric, and Vance, and her lifelong friend, Georgiana Campbell Schaller, at her side. On February 15, 1952, Ruth was born to the late Elizabeth J. Livingston and Robert F. Livingston. Ruth is survived by her three sons, Robert "Vance" Paquin of Rensselaer, Joshua M. Davenport (Jamie) of Guilderland, and Eric M. Davenport of Rensselaer. Ruth is also survived by the following siblings, Harry R. Livingston (Doris) of Cape Coral, Fla., Jane A. Livingston of Rensselaer, Nina Livingston of Rensselaer, Geraldine Fordley of Rensselaer, and Patricia Livingston of Cape Coral, Fla. In addition, Ruth is survived by her grandchildren, Robert Paquin, Holden Paquin, Lexi Nichols, Ashley Paquin, and Victoria and Elliott Davenport; and the following greatgrandchildren, Avery Paquin, Mila Paquin, and Jackson Paquin. Ruth was predeceased by her brothers, Robert Livingston, John Livingston, Roger Livingston, William Livingston, Ernest Livingston, and Donald Anast. Ruth is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. Ruth’s family would like to take a moment to thank all her friends and her nephew, William Livingston, who were always there for her. A memorial and funeral service and/or celebration of life in Ruth’s honor will be held at a later date. This celebration of life will be open to all of Ruth’s family and friends.
Green), Debbie Berlino, Terri (Bob) Rinchik, Mary (Angelo) Miele, Tina (George) Zeh, Dominic and David Marro; her grandsons, Brian, Jonathan and Charlie Owens, Jared Horton, Joseph Berlino, Christopher Rinchik and Sebastian Marro and her granddaughter, her "Dolly," Lindsay Valenti; and her littlest treasures, her 11 greatgrandchildren. She enjoyed attending their school events, sports, dance recitals, plays and concerts, and they loved having her support at each. Other survivors include her sisters-in-law, Joan and Betty Cerqua of Waterford and Pat Marro of Leander, Texas. Theresa also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Theresa was also predeceased by her three brothers, James, Frank and Salvadore "Tony" Cerqua; her sisters-in-law, Ann Cerqua and Victoria Mantello; and brothers-inlaw, Dominic Marro, Joseph Marro and Nicholas Mantello.
The family would like to thank the staff at Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department and COVID unit, and the Rensselaer County Community Hospice for their compassionate care of our mom, especially her buddy, Wendy. We would also like to thank her primary care physician, Dr. James Cioffi, for the many years that he took such great care of her. The funeral will be from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32) Waterford on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. and at 12 p.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Waterford. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation to Rensselaer County Hospice or the Ronald McDonald House in Theresa’s memory.
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