Joseph Ricciardi

Joseph was born in Stamford, Connecticut on September 20, 1930, and is pre-deceased by his parents, Angelo, and Angelina (Pavia) Ricciardi, his brother Mario Ricciardi, and his sister Delia (Truglia) Ricciardi, two nephews Louis Lampros and Carl Ricciardi.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joy Ricciardi, daughters Hope Ricciardi, April Ricciardi, and Coreen Brown, sisters Jenny Lampros and Carol Romaniello, nephews Dino Ricciardi, Richard Romaniello, Anthony Truglia, Joseph Truglia, Dennis Truglia, nieces Diane Aquino, Linda Cameron, Carolyn Rotelli, and Angela Flynn. Grandchildren Vanessa Tatge, Richard Mandeville and Melissa Castillo, greatgrandchildren Natalie and Kaitlin Tatge, and his two dogs, Tango and Cha Cha.

In his early years, Joseph was a professional jazz musician, playing the string bass, played in local bands, until joining the United States Navy to serve his country in the Korean War on a class oil tanker USS Allagash A.O. 97, constructed for the U.S. Navy for use in World War 11. She had the dangerous task of supplying fuel and ammunition to ships in and near the combat area, from 1951 to 1954. 

Upon returning to Stamford, he met and married the Love of his life, Joy Boccagna July 31, 1957, and together they raised their family in Stamford, where he worked as a hairdresser and eventually owned his own beauty salon, called Riverside Coiffeurs, with his dear and longtime friend David Chiapetta. In 1977 Joseph and Joy moved to Highland Beach, then Boca Raton, Florida to permanently escape the cold New England weather for year-round Florida sunshine. Joseph opened another beauty salon in Boca Raton where he worked as a hairdresser until he retired.

Joseph enjoyed time outdoors, fishing, golfing, and kept busy with DIY projects around the house. He loved music, enjoyed listening to his wife play the piano, and cooking Italian food.

Joseph was in hospice services with Trustbridge from September 2024 until his passing. His family would like to extend sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the care, attention, and comfort that the Trustbridge staff provided to Joseph and his family during that time. His last moments were peaceful and without suffering due to their skillful and dignified care. The family also extends sincere gratitude and appreciation for the personal aid and assistance provided during his final weeks by Rendell Samuels, of Dependable Senior Care.

Our father was an amazing, intelligent man. He had a natural talent for bringing laughter and his love of storytelling into our home, which was always filled with joy, humor and warmth, he will be deeply missed by all that knew him. Rest in Peace Dad.

A celebration of his life will be on Sunday August 10, 2025 at 1pm at Hope’s residence.

18714 Cape Sable drive, Boca Raton Florida 33498.

Following services at Boca mausoleum/cemetery at 11:30am.

Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Joy Ricciardi, 3485 NW 30th Street, Apt. 303, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311.