Therese Marie Rickards

September 22, 1962 - January 14, 2023

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Prince of Peace Catholic Church

1209 Brushy Creek Road

Taylors, South Carolina 29687

864-268-4352 |

Friday 1/27, 12:00 pm

Loved ones and friends wishing to attend the Mass should note that this event will take place in Taylors, South Carolina.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Florida

7809 46th Way North

Pinellas Park, Florida 33781

7275414447 |

Friday 2/3, 11:00 am

Loved ones and friends wishing to attend the Mass should note that this event will take place in Pinellas Park, Florida.

Prince of Peace Catholic Church

1209 Brushy Creek Road

Taylors, South Carolina 29687

864-268-4352 |

Friday 1/27, 11:30 am

Therese Marie Rickards, 60, wife of Michael Todd Rickards, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 after a difficult two month-long fight.

Born in St. Petersburg, FL, she was the daughter of Rinaldo “Ron” John Fabrizio and the late Carol (Carson) Fabrizio.

Therese graduated from St. Petersburg Catholic High School in 1981.

She and Mike married on January 16, 1999 and were blessed with a daughter soon after. Therese was able to stay at home, raising their daughter and caring for the daily needs of her family.

She was a faithful Catholic and attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Taylors for 14 years. Therese was known in her church community to always bake her delicious raspberry thumbprint cookies or show up with a plate of her famous antipasto salad. She was known for making beautiful handmade wreaths and flower arrangements for people she cared about, sometimes for no reason at all, other than to make them feel loved. She would drop things going on in her own life in a heartbeat to show up for others who needed her, never wanting or expecting anything in return. She was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend.

Her faith was steadfast and beautiful to behold, even in her final moments. During the times when her body was failing under the attack of infection and her memory was compromised, she could still be seen and heard murmuring her favorite prayers and asking for intercession of Jesus and Mary.

In addition to her husband, Therese leaves her daughter, Katelynn Rickards; her father, Ron Fabrizio; three brothers, Paul, Steve, and Chris Fabrizio; a sister, Debbie Fabrizio; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves members of her husband’s family including Aunt Linda Lewis and her sons Dean Lewis and Mark Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Fabrizio and brother, Greg Fabrizio.

Two funeral masses will be celebrated, the first will be on Friday, January 27th 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Taylors, South Carolina with a rosary thirty minutes prior. Another funeral mass will be held in Florida on Friday, February 3rd 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinellas Park, Florida. Entombment will be privately held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater, Florida, on 2/3/2023.

In lieu of flowers, offering of masses, rosaries, and prayers for the repose of her soul would be deeply appreciated.

Friends are encouraged to leave condolence messages for the family by clicking on the button labeled “Leave A Message, Share A Memory” below.

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Prince of Peace Catholic Church

1209 Brushy Creek Road

Taylors, South Carolina 29687

864-268-4352 | Map

Friday 1/27, 12:00 pm

Loved ones and friends wishing to attend the Mass should note that this event will take place in Taylors, South Carolina.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Florida

7809 46th Way North

Pinellas Park, Florida 33781

7275414447 | Map

Friday 2/3, 11:00 am

Loved ones and friends wishing to attend the Mass should note that this event will take place in Pinellas Park, Florida.

Prince of Peace Catholic Church

1209 Brushy Creek Road

Taylors, South Carolina 29687

864-268-4352 | Map

Friday 1/27, 11:30 am

Therese Marie Rickards, 60, wife of Michael Todd Rickards, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 after a difficult two month-long fight. Born in St. Petersburg, FL, she was the daughter of Rinaldo “Ron” John Fabrizio and the late Carol (Carson) Fabrizio. Therese graduated from St. Petersburg Catholic High School in 1981. She and Mike marriedContinue Reading

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In memory of Therese Marie Rickards, Katelynn Rickards lit a candle

Therese, I miss our chats on messenger. I know you are at peace now and not longer suffering. God got a NEW angel and you are dancing with your Mom in heaven. I will always remember you as a very caring, kind soul. Your Mom & Dad were very proud of you. Your family and friends will miss you! Rest in peace my friend ❤️❤️❤️??????

Deepest condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

In memory of Therese Marie Rickards, Glorianne Murray lit a candle

RIP my friend

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Therese. I met Therese when we both attended sacred Heart Catholic school. Not realizing that she lived only two blocks from me we became friends and went to each other’s houses and played together. we lost touch during high school. She went to Saint Pete Catholic and I went to Clearwater central Catholic but later reconnected at Davis fields where her nephews played baseball and then through Facebook. We talked about how we wish we would’ve stayed close, but had Facebook to keep in touch with. I will miss our conversations on Facebook. May she rest in peace.

Our heartfelt condolences to all of the family. We pray the Prince of Peace will give you comfort and heal all broken heartedness. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. The Lord is faithful to restore you. With Love and sorrow, Dion, Wendy, Alessia & Dominic Fabrizio

Aunt Therese, I’m so glad I got to spend time with you when you came to Florida. We went to lunch and talked about cookies and pizza and had so much fun even going to home depot. My mom picked the best godmother for me she could have picked. You were the peacekeeper in the family and never wanted conflict. It’s so hard to even think/talk about you in past tense. I miss your texts with recipes to desserts you know I’d like. I wish I could have talked to you one last time but I’ll forever be grateful for the time I spent with you when you came down. I love you and say hello to grandma for me ❤️

Heaven got another Angel! Deb, Meg, Kara and Gianna you are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn’t know your Sister Deb, but I know your family is amazing and If she was your Sister she had to be a great person. May she Rest In Peace. She’ll always be in your hearts hold onto the good memories. So sorry for your loss.

I still have the wreaths and centerpiece you made for me. Therese, you were a calm, always-loving, consistently steadying, and awfully fun presence (with a great sense of humor). And that presence will forever be remembered.

I just wanted to express my sincere and prayerful condolences to the entire family. As a teenager, I was blessed to spend quite a bit of time with the entire Fabrizio family (I played youth baseball with Chris) and I have so many wonderful and warm memories of my times at the house. I remember Therese as an incredibly beautiful person in so many ways. Please know you are all in my prayers during this difficult time.

Very sad news, Therese was a great person and so much fun to work with. Prayers sent for you guys. She will truly be missed, I’m so sorry for your loss.

In memory of Therese Marie Rickards, Megan Fabrizio lit a candle

Aunt Therese, I will miss you forever. I’ll never forget all of the good memories we made together and all of the endless laughs we shared. You were such a caring and giving person and I know you are sharing a spot with Grandma right now but we will miss you down here forever. Please watch over me, Gianna, and Kameron and give Grandma a hug and kiss from us. Our family gatherings will never be the same but I know you will be joining them in spirit with us. We love you and miss you so much.
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In memory of Therese Marie Rickards, Kara❤️ lit a candle

In memory of Therese Marie Rickards, Dawn Davis lit a candle

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