Rose Marie (Lapomardo) Riccardi, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. She has gone to join her loving husband James. She leaves three children Roseanne Papetti, Jennie Riccardi, and Stanley Riccardi. She also leaves behind her brother Frank Lapomardo, her sister Lena O'Dou and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly. She loved to spend time playing bingo, sitting outside in her swing beneath the sun, and visiting her grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held on March 19th, at 11:00am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel - St. Ann Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. There are no calling hours. The family has entrusted MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester with arrangements.