Antionette Ragusa Moore

Antionette Ragusa Moore, 63, went to her Heavenly home on July 16, 2014, surrounded by her family at her residence in Orange, Texas.

Antionette was a fun loving, comical and dedicated wife, mother, aunt, relative and friend. She was born June 8, 1951 in Orange to Charles and Lena Ragusa. Her father owned and operated 37th Street Grocery. Her mother was well known for the hot tamales she made with her sister, Josephine Barras. She graduated from West Orange in 1969 and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Antionette married the love of her life, John Moore, of Pitkin, LA on June 25th 1972; they were married 42 years. Her beloved husband filled her life with unconditional love and oversaw all of her medical needs for over 26 years as she battled Gaucher’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Antionette is survived by her husband, John Moore; her son, John Anthony Moore; her daughter, Olivia Revis and husband Pa-ti; grandchildren, Joshua Tims Jr., Jackson Tims, Gabrielle Tims, Tristen Revis, and Jonah Revis; her sister, Frances Ryder and other family and friends.

Antionette is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lena; and her brother, Pete Ragusa.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Altus Hospice for their support and care for Antionette and the family.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Charlie Ragusa, Michael Ragusa, Joshua Tims, Jr., Tristen Revis, Robert Puckett, and Van Choate.