Ruth M. DeLucca

Mrs. Ruth M. DeLucca, 90, of Cedar Grove, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Glen Ridge.

Born in East Orange, Mrs. DeLucca was a lifelong resident of Verona before moving to Cedar Grove in 2012. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she was the heart of her family and a cherished presence in her community.

Mrs. DeLucca was a gifted homemaker, best known for her unforgettable Sunday dinners and the loving home she created for her family. Over the course of 20 years, she extended that love to more than 250 foster babies, offering them a safe and nurturing start to life. She also participated in the Fresh Air Fund, welcoming children from inner-city neighborhoods to spend summers in Verona.

In addition to her work at home, Mrs. DeLucca enjoyed serving as a lunch aide at Brookdale Avenue School in Verona, where she brought joy and kindness to countless children. A woman of deep faith, she was a dedicated and active member of Our Lady of the Lake Church. Her many ministries included the prayer shawl ministry, Eucharistic Ministry, CCD instruction, bereavement ministry, and bringing communion to the homebound.

Mrs. DeLucca was an avid reader, a skilled knitter and cross-stitcher, and enjoyed long walks around Verona Park.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank R. DeLucca; her daughter, Linda R. Jackson; and her son-in-law, Richard J. Monus Jr.; baby granddaughter, Theresa Mary Smith.

Mrs. DeLucca is survived by her loving children: son-in-law Robert Jackson, Laurie Smith (Christopher), Kenneth DeLucca (Joanne), Karen Monus, Mary Bergamino (John), Patricia Caterino (Nicholas), Carol DeLucca, son-in-law Michael Ronquillo, Darren DeLucca (Barbara), and Christine Schimenti (Robert).

She was the proud grandmother of Kelly (Jesse), Maureen, Colleen (John), Brian (Heather), Dawn (Scott), Ryleigh, Paige (Stephen), Rachael (Blake), Hunter, Joseph (Ashley), Frank (Rachel), Kimberly (Brandon), Melissa (Joshua), Antoni, Daniel, Moses, Maile, Nainoa, Julia, and Amanda, Tracy, Ricky (Sara).

She is also survived by her treasured great-grandchildren: Jacob, Liam, Ella, Sage, Wes, Claire, Mollie, Ben, Natalie, Colin, Ian, Drew, Elianna, Charlotte, Isabella, Remington, Colton, Calliope, Cameron, Emerson, Zackary, Megan, Patrick, Conner, Lila & Thomas.

Ruth will be deeply missed by her cherished sisters: Sister Mary Ruth (Carol), Cynthia, Susan, and Sheryl; many nieces and nephews; dear friend and devoted caregiver, Fatou; and her beloved cat of 15 years, Tebow.

Visiting will be held at the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ, on Wednesday, April 2, from 4 to 7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona, at 10 AM on Thursday, April 3. Parking is available behind the church in the Montrose Avenue Parking Lot, 29 Montrose Avenue, Verona. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Sisters of the Presentation, 11 Haswell Road, Watervliet, NY 12189.

Condolences, memories and pictures may be shared on her obituary page at proutfuneralhome.com.