Alex was born April 4, 1932 to Alessio and Grace Ricci in Newark, New Jersey. Alex was the eldest of the Ricci's three children. Both Alex's brother, John and sister, Christine, preceded Alex in death.
Alex earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in business form New York University. He loved his family and enjoyed visiting his relatives in Italy. Alex's other special interests were his church, photography and travel.
Alex is now in peace with the Lord.