Patrick J. Ricci

Patrick J. Ricci, 94, of Wethersfield, beloved husband for 70 years of Julia (Kosar) Ricci, passed away Tuesday (April 21, 2009). He was born September 1, 1914 in Hartford the son of the late Angelo and Esperanza (Viola) Ricci. As a young man, he worked in at CC Camp Chapman as a carpenter. Prior to his retirement, Patrick was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. He was a member of the Rocky Hill Seniors. Including his wife Julia; Patrick is survived by a son James Ricci and his wife Susan of East Hartford; a daughter Carol Lambert and her husband John of East Hampton; four grandchildren Eric, Sean, and Jonathan Lambert and Kate Ricci; and two great grandchildren Simon and Sydney Lambert. Patrick was predeceased by a grandson Jason Ricci; two brothers John Riccio and Anthony Ricci; and a sister Jean Tarallo. Funeral Services will leave Friday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield for a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Incarnation, Wethersfield. Calling hours are Friday morning, 9:30-10:30 a.m. just prior to leaving for the church. Burial will be private in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Patrick's family extends special thanks to Nancy, Karen and Denise for their care and support. Donations in Patrick's memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit: www. desopo.com