Born in Providence, RI, the son of the late John Louis Riccitelli and Anna Kahawanon.
John served in the US Navy aboard the USS Bordelon during the Korean War and was a lifelong member of the VFW and American Legion. Before moving to Florida in 1989, he lived in Cumberland, RI and retired from the Foxboro Co. in Foxborough, MA.
Jack was a kind and loving father and is survived by his children, Jeffrey of Cranston, RI, Joni of Henderson, NV and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 58 years, Jackie Riccitelli, and his siblings, Cecelia, Ellen, Mary, Margaret, Catherine, Ana, Elizabeth, Edward, James, and Henry.