Marguerite Agnes Riccardi passed on April 1, 2024, in Allen, TX. She is survived by her son, Richard Riccardi, and wife, Catherine Riccardi; his children, Joseph Riccardi and Madeleine Riccardi and husband, Barry Hartweg; her grandson, Dustin Martinez, and wife, Kristan Martinez, and his children, Taylor Martinez and Bennett Martinez; sister Norma Phillips and brother David Colton. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sandra Martinez, and brothers, William Karth and Peter Love.
She was born on September 29, 1939, in Staten Island, New York, to Samuel Cohen and Kate Guihan. She graduated from McKee High school in 1958 and worked at the New York Stock Exchange. After moving to Texas in 1974, she was an owner of Compari’s, Plano’s best Italian restaurant, a founding member of the family food processing business, and a longtime volunteer at Plano Presbyterian Hospital.
Marge was fastidious about her appearance and had a passion for dining. She loved to travel and counted among her travel companions Charlton Heston and Richard Simmons. One of her most memorable trips was a fancy cruise to England, Scotland, and Ireland, celebrating her 80th birthday with her descendants.
Marge always participated in her local church community and found her home at Church LYFE for the last 18 months of her life.
She had an extraordinary ability to forge deeply personal relationships, invested the energy to nurture them over many decades and has numerous 50+ year friendships.
Services are at Church LYFE in Allen, Texas, on Thursday at 6 PM. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice or ASPCA.org.
