Obituary of Richard M. Cesta

Richard M. Cesta, 81 years of Marlton, formerly of Vineland, on December 5, 2015. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Engel); Devoted father of Sharon (John) DiCesare, Darla (Dana) Chudzik, Rick (Sharon) Cesta; Cherished Stepfather to Anthony Auletto and Candy Auletto; Loving and doting grandfather of Jamie (Jay), Nicholas, Gina, Joey, David, Nicole, Tracy, Erika, Anthony Jr. & Bella. Caring great grandfather to Stella and Jack; Dear brother of Doris (Benjamin) Merighi; Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews & friends. Richard was a proud Veteran of the Air Force who served during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, Richard worked as an Administrator for the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities for 39 years. He received a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Rowan University. He loved music, and has been very involved for most of his life with church choirs, most recently an active member of St. Stephens Adult Choir. His family will remember him for his devotion to family and how he so easily touched so many who came into his presence. Relatives & friends are invited to the Visitation & Funeral on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the Falco CARUSO & Leonard Funeral Home, 6600 Browning RD in Pennsauken. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Stephen, 6300 Browning RD in Pennsauken. Interment Brig.W.C. Doyle Veterans Cem. in Wrightstown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Jimmy Fund (children's cancer organization) 10 Brookline Place West 6th Flr, Brookline, MA 02445 or jimmyfund.org.