She is survived by her four devoted children and their families, Joseph Ricciardi of Acton, Michael Ricciardi of Andover, Lisa Ricciardi of Rye, NY, and Sharon Peloquin of Sudbury. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Frank Ricciardi; also with her parents, Michael and Mary Pagano and two brothers, Frank and Nicholas.
Mrs. Ricciardi was born on July 11, 1933 in Port Henry, New York and a graduate of the former Mildred Elliot Academy in Albany. She worked for Raytheon many years ago before raising her children. She was devoted to her Catholic faith, a loyal communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Sudbury and a member of the Church choir. She was also a member of the Garden Club and greatly enjoyed decorating the Church and the Wayside Inn during the holidays. Stella took pleasure in participating in the Christian Women’s Club, Red Hat Society, bowling leagues, book clubs, and actively supported her husband in the Knights of Columbus and The Sudbury Food Pantry. Mrs. Ricciardi was a gentle, caring woman and the original (unofficial) meals-on-wheels for anyone in need. She was her family’s favorite chef and cherished time spent with her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 1:30PM at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 160 Concord Road, Sudbury, followed by interment at New Town Cemetery in Sudbury.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend waking hours for Stella on Friday, November 22 from 4-7PM at the Duckett – J.S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury.
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Alzheimer's Association309 Waverly Oaks Rd, Waltham, Massachusetts 02452
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