Born April 27, 1949 in Newark, NJ to the late Luciano and Olga Ferdinandi.
He was predecease by his two brothers Anthony and Luciano.
Richie is survived by his wife of 38 years Eileen, a son and daughter in law Richard and Vanesa Ferdinandi, a daughter and son in law Danielle and Kenneth Hayes, 3 granddaughters Brianna, Catalina, and Mackenzie.
He was a member of the Galloping Hill Cruisers, enjoyed playing golf, was an avid NY Jets and NY Yankee's fan, he never missed a Sunday family dinner, but most important to him was spending time with his family especially his granddaughters.
A visitation for Richard will be held Monday, September 9, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083. A mass will occur Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM at St. Michael's Church, 1212 Kelly St, Union, NJ 07083. A burial will occur Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Graceland Memorial Park, 1900 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McCrackenFuneralHome.com for the Ferdinandi family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Richie’s name to the Center for Home Hospice 1900 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
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