Agnes C. Gerace
November 2, 1927 – July 20, 2023
Agnes Gerace (nee Ruggieri), age 95 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 20, 2023. Agnes was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Agnes was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was the beloved daughter of Anthony and Adelina Ruggieri. She was raised with four brothers; Joseph, Michael, Roland and Samuel, sadly who are all deceased. Agnes attended Cheltenham High School and went on to work in tabulating at General Refractories and later on at Loehman’s in Drexel Hill, PA.
One day as fate would have it, Agnes was asked if she would write to a friend’s brother who was enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in China. Her answer was “yes” and soon a wonderful romance bloomed. The romance grew and she met “her Marine” Victor Gerace, who would later become her husband for 73 years; being married after the completion of Victor’s military service.
Agnes enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crafts, baking her special treats and had a talent for cooking her Italian dishes. She was an avid beachgoer and summer days were spent in Ocean City, NJ.
She is survived by her loving husband, Victor Gerace and children; Carolyn Rauch, Susan Maiocco (the late Michael), Victor Gerace Jr. (Celeste) and Angela Juliano (Albert) together with 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Rest in eternal peace dear Mom; you will forever be missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, July 27, 2023, 9:00AM to 10:15AM followed by her mass of Christian burial ALL IN CHRUCH at St. Dorothy’s Roman Catholic Church, 4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Interment Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Contributions in Agnes’ memory may be made to dementiasociety.org or to The Ocean City Recreation Trust Fund, Attn. Surf Chair Program, 861 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226. Through the Surf Chair Program, Agnes was able to enjoy the beach in Ocean City.