Obituary of Deborah A. Ribeiro

Deborah A. Ribeiro, age 62, of Hampton, NJ died peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2017, surrounded by her family at the Hunterdon Medical Center. Deborah was born April 19, 1954 in Jersey City, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Joseph R and the late Wilhelmina (Bessinger) Miller. She married Tino Ribeiro on September 11, 1976 and a few years later had the love of her life, her daughter Amanda. While being a mom and working full time Deb was determined to achieve her Master's degree, which was accomplished at the age of fifty. She was a Director and Project Leader at Johnson and Johnson for many years, retiring in 2016. Deb loved her family and spending as much time as possible with them. She enjoyed the ocean, going to plays, drives with her husband, attending craft shows with her daughter Amanda and harmonizing with her sisters. She is survived by her loving husband: Tino Ribeiro and daughter: Amanda Ribeiro of Hampton, NJ; Sisters: Gerry Sepka and husband Tom of Delaware; Tricia Bradley and husband Scott of Kingwood Twp., NJ; Brother In Law, Del Ribeiro and wife Pauline of Carteret, NJ. Nieces and Nephews; Cindy, Bert, Thomas, Carolyn, Cameron and Rhianna. Her brother Joseph R. Miller Jr. predeceased her. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at The Church Of St. Ann, 6 Church Street, Hampton, NJ with Rev. Fr. Michael Saharic officiating. A private cremation will follow after mass. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Saturday morning, January 7 from 8:30am until 10:30am at the Martin Funeral Home, 1761 Route 31, Clinton, NJ 08809. In lieu of flowers donations in honor of Deb may be made through, IN MEMORY OF, for the American Cancer Society, at www.inmemoryof-memorial.org