Cecelia Ricketts Burgess of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 17, 2016. Beloved Wife of Late William Burgess. Loving Mother of Gregory Pierce, Stanley T. Robinson, Tenya Pierce, Azizah Abdelaziz , Alice Ricketts- Vaughn and the late Jewel L. Hill. Cherished Sister of Delores Butler and Rose Marie Farrah. Also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 18 Great-grands, 2 Great-greatgrands and a host of nieces, nephews and many other Relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Cecelia Ricketts Burgess. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please sign "Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.