Custom Catering By Ria

Here are a few photos of some catering I recently had the pleasure of doing. If you’re interested in catering for any special events, graduations, office parties, or any other catering needs, please email or give us a call!

I will be doing the catering Creemees & Deli
(The former Genoa importing) now owned by my brother Claud and sister-in-law Joanne Robuatiano

Opeming this wk! Check back for dates!

Located at 435 Loudon Rd, Albany NY 12211

Good morning everyone I have updated my email. If you’d like more information about Catering, you may email me at

[email protected]
Or call 518-461-0440

Thank you!

Good morning, everyone.
I want to take a moment to truly thank each and every one of you who reached out to my family and me following the passing of my husband, Joe. Your condolences, beautiful words, and thoughtful prayers have meant the world to us during these past two months. We greatly appreciate your love and support.

As I focus on keeping busy and moving forward, I am incredibly excited to share that I am returning to Catering!

🛑 Big News for Robo's Creemees & Deli! Located at 435 Loudon Road, Albany, NY 12211

I will be working along with my brother Claud for all the catering for the brand-new Robo's Creemees & Deli (formerly the Genoa Importing). My brother Claud and sister-in-law Joanne Robustiano have purchased the deli and will be reopening the doors very soon! Stay tuned for more details and grand opening info next week.

We pride ourselves on top-tier catering. You can expect the exact same high quality, delicious food, and dedicated service. So, if you have been missing Ria’s food, come to Robo's Creemees & Deli for their amazing food!

If you have any questions, please message me. Thank you Ria

My beloved husband, i love you 💙😘

Joseph Lombardi Obituary April 14, 2026 - Cannon Funeral Home View Joseph Lombardi's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

In Loving Memory of Joe

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my beautiful husband’s passing early this morning. He went peacefully; I am so grateful to have been by his side, surrounded by love.

They say you are at rest now, and while my heart breaks to lose you, I am so grateful that you are at peace. You fought so hard, and now you can finally let go.

“Wait for me in the quiet places. I will carry your love with me until we meet again”.

Thank you for the life we built and for the way you loved me. You were an incredible, kind man with a beautiful heart and a gently sole. Joe you will always be my forever angel.

-‘Tribute To Joe”-

I wanted to repost this note I wrote the other day about Joe and his journey.

To Family and Friends,

I wanted to take a moment to share a little bit about the man many of you know so well. The journey we have gone through for the last nine months has definitely changed our lives, and while I wish the outcome were different, I feel so blessed to be with this beautiful man. I want to take this time now to tell him how amazing he is and to share a little more of our story with all of you.

I have walked beside Joe for 36 years. This year, we will celebrate 32 years of marriage, and looking back, our journey has been nothing short of amazing. They say when you find the love of your life, you truly begin to enjoy life—and I cannot imagine being anywhere else but right here with him.

I was so lucky to have met Joe in 1990. I knew even then that he was the one for me. Like anything else, marriage has its ups and downs, but you push through and you make it work. Throughout our years together, we have been blessed with so many opportunities to travel, have fun, and bring two beautiful children into this world. Our daughter and son are truly the greatest parts of the life we’ve built together.

Joe is one of a kind. Everyone who meets him loves him; he can talk about any topic, make you laugh, and connect with anyone. He is kind-hearted, compassionate, and remarkably calm—the kind of person who stays understanding and always figures things out. He would never get angry or mad unless he was truly pushed to it.

He also has a restless, adventurous spirit. Joe is the person who will take on any task just to figure out how it works, and he always gives 100% to everything he touches. Whether he is out fishing, trap shooting, boating, or working on cars, his passion for life always shines through. We all know how proud he is of his beautiful “green” custom Jeep—his “baby” that he worked on for so long. Joe, your love for your passions, and for life itself, is truly remarkable.

Joe, thank you for an amazing 36 years of adventure. I am so blessed to have been by your side and so proud of the life we’ve made. You will always be the love of my life.

With all my love,
Maria

I am writing to share an update on my husband Joe. As most of you know, our lives changed back in August when Joe was diagnosed with AML Leukemia which lead to the decision of selling Ria’s. I have been by his side at Dana-Farber for these many months, focusing every ounce of my energy on his treatments and supporting him during this extremely difficult journey.

After a long, hard-fought battle with AML Leukemia and a series of complex challenges since November, we are writing to share that Joe has fulfilled his wish he is now home.

After 137 days at Dana-Farber during this second stay, Joe chose to return to the comfort of his home to be close to the family and friends he loves. As many of you know AML is an aggressive cancer and at this time, our only priority is ensuring he is comfortable, peaceful, and filled with love.

While his cancer is not in remission there are no further treatments including clinical trials and stem cell transplant are no longer an option due to his bone marrow (refractory diease) and platelets not recovering. Joe’s strength during this journey remains unlike anything we have ever seen. He is truly a remarkable man!

The road has not been easy. Complications from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following chemotherapy have left Joe currently unable to walk or fully use his hands. Because of this physical toll and his overall weakness, he agreed to continue to receive transfusions three times a week via ambulance transport. These treatments are taxing, yet he continues at this time to press forward until he chooses otherwise.

Joe is truly the toughest, bravest fighter we know. Even in December, when his body began to shut down, he fought back and recovered against all odds. His resilience is a constant inspiration to everyone who knows him.

We want to extend our deepest thanks to the remarkable, compassionate nurses and staff at Brigham and Women’s Hospital floor 7C & 4C (Dana-Farber) Your expertise, dedication, and kindness provided Joe with incredible care, and we will be forever grateful to you and will always be apart of our family. Thank you to all of Joe’s amazing doctors at Dana Farber!


I would like to take a moment send a few special thank yous:

A special thank you to our fanily memeber Rich for building the ramp at the house. Because of your hard work and kindness, Joe is able to come home and move in and out safely. We are so grateful!

To our wonderful neighbors, Thank you so much for helping us keep up with the maintenance these past few months while we were in Boston. We really appreciate all your help in keeping our home so well-manicured! It was such a relief to come home to everything looking beautiful."

To my brothers, sister-in-law, my girlfriend Linda, and my cousins for the endless support, love, and for being there when I needed to vent during my months in Boston. We’re so grateful for everything! We Love you guys! ❤️😘🙏🏻

To our family and friends thank you for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support you’ve shown us during this time. It truly means the world to Joe and our family! We love you🙏🏻😘❤️