He was a retired employee from the Harrisburg East Mall and a former employee of the Harrisburg Engraving Co. and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Ricci; two brothers, Henry and Quentin "Dino" Ricci; and a sister, Mary Ricci.
He is survived by his daughter, Karen M. O'Neill, (Mark), of Enola; six sons, Stephen G. Ricci, of Harrisburg, Michael G. Ricci, (Candice), of Carlisle, Mark J. Ricci, (Linda), of Felton, Paul E. Ricci, of Harrisburg, Anthony L. Ricci, of New Cumberland and Daniel F. Ricci, (Angie), of Dover; 10 grandchildren, Ella, Maximus, Olivia, Stephen, Kelly, Joshua, Brandon, Crystal, Nicholas, Bella and Rachael; 2 great-granddaughters; and sister, Margaret Murphy, of Harrisburg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, April 27, 2018 at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church, 2800 Paxton Church Rd., Harrisburg. Private burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10:00 AM Friday until the time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Soup Kitchen @ St. Francis Church, 1439 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17103.