Ruth Ann Berger Orlando

Ruth Ann Orlando, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Palm Sunday morning, April 17, 2011. She was born in Singleton, Texas, to John and Victoria Berger, on July 9, 1925, and was raised in Anderson, Texas. Ruth was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a retired dispatcher for the Houston Police Department. She was an active parishioner for more than 50 years at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Society and volunteered in the food pantry. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph; son, Samuel Wayne; infant daughter Theresa Marie; and brother, Raymond Berger. She is survived by sister, Marcella Matranga; sons, Michael (wife, Connie) and Stephen (wife, Eileen); daughters, Geraldine, Joan and Loretta; and grandchildren, Janice, Aaron, Patrick, Travis, Greyson, Cody, and Layne; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, April 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the chapel of Pat H. Foley Funeral Home, the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 20th at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3600 Brinkman, Houston 77018. Rite of Christian Burial will follow at Forest Park Westheimer.