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for Joseph Ricci
December 6, 2011
joey, it has been 3 years since god took you, he took you because you were so kind and giving, please know we will never ever forget you, please tell mom and dad we are doing ok. we love you, your family
July 5, 2011
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY BIRTHDAY JOEY, YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 63 YEARS OLD YESTERDAY. GOD TOOK YOU WAYYYYYY TOO SOON. WE MISS YOU.
LOVE
SUSAN
December 6, 2010
Hi Joey, Two years ago today 12/6/08 god took you away from us. But he delivered you up in heaven so you could spend xmas with mom. We miss you more and more everyday. I know how important xmas was to you and we will always keep your memory alive, just the other day nolan said to me, nana, the angels are up in heaven and they never die, they keep everyone up there happy until we all meet again. That is out of the mouth of a six year old. And he will never forget your generosity of gifts to your great nieces and nephews especially at xmas time. Well say hello to dad and mom, oh and also snuffy, betsy, and megan. peace till we meet again.
love
susan
August 17, 2010
hi joey,
dad is now with you in heaven, please send us a sign to let us know that you, mom and dad, are fine. we all miss and live you all very much.
susan
Kris Tuscano
June 28, 2010
I still can't think of Joe without either laughing over our friendship, or crying over missing him.
My sympahties go out to the many others who feel the same way.
God Bless you all.
Joe, save me a seat at Heaven's bingo. I'll bring the coffee and lasagna. I love you.
George Cooper
May 25, 2010
I was searching the Boston Globe for 'Boston Crusaders' today and there in the lists of files located was, “Ricci Jr. P, Joseph.” It is difficult to think of the time that has passed since his leaving us, but I though it important that in time since Joe left us he is still not forgotten and is remembered, thought about, talked about and effecting the people who were lucky to know him.. Joe did and still does, help and guide people in a positive way. “What would Joe do” is still the foundation for making a good sound caring decision. I do not think of any more sincere tribute to a good man then to know people are still being guided by the memory of his actions and kindness. Joe is missed but it’s nice to know there is a ‘lil bit O’ Joe’ in us to carry on. Thanks Joe
December 7, 2009
JOEY, it is so hard to believe it has been a year since you left us. it has been incredibly hard without you especially around the holidays. we miss you and we will never forget you. I hope you and mom enjoy the holidays up in heaven. i hope you are winning lots of money in heavenwoods(foxwoods).I will see you agin some day .
love Susan
Pat Cooper Jones
December 4, 2009
December 2009
To Joe's Family,
Regrettably, I missed Joe's funeral last December due to the ice storm that day. However, Joe's name, inevitably, comes up almost anytime I'm in a conversation with anyone from Fidelity. It was my pleasure to work with Joe at Fidelity and to benefit from his wisdom and his kindness. I'm glad that we were also able to keep in touch when we both moved on to other jobs. NYLIM is without a very expectional person right now. In a recent telephone conversation, Steve LoRe was kind enough to alert me to this online guest book and to send me the link. This was just last week and we were still talking about Joe.
Pat Cooper Jones
Helene Savage
January 13, 2009
I had the honor of working with Joe at Fidelity for 10 years. He was one of the most kind and genuine people I know. Everyone knew him and I knew no one that had nothing but great things to say about him. I will never forget working with him at Fidelity at the cookies every Christmas, the donuts each Friday, the complaining when he had to do "reserves" on the phone, the dedication to his clients. He was one of a kind and will be missed. Everyone's favorite "Godfather." I can only imagine that he is playing bingo right now in heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Steve Lo Re
December 20, 2008
I was very saddened to hear of Joe's passing. I first came to know him in 1984 when we worked together at Fidelity. He was always a guy with that you could joke with and I was always amazed at how many people knew him. He had many personal relationships with Fidelity's clients, even going so far as to find a book for a client that mentioned to Joe that he had read it and enjoyed it as a child in the 1940's. I will not soon forget his stories of the Boston Crusader road trips and bingo nights. His descriptions of ordering EXACTLY 62 bologna and cheese slices at supermarkets on the road to make sandwiches for the Crusader kids were hilarious. He obviously was a man with a great capacity to help others, even when the going was difficult for him.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Bill Costa
December 18, 2008
Joe, you were one of the nicest guy's I had the honor of ever knowing. You will be missed very much. RIP ( BAC )
Stephanie & Ian Sher
December 14, 2008
Joe, we will miss your smile as you walked past our door on your way down the stairs. Thanks for your help when I needed it. God bless you.
Paul Abate
December 12, 2008
I worked with Joe many years ago at Fidelity. He was not the kind of man anyone forgets. Joe was always there for everyone. He was always the guy who would arrange the ski trips, and trips to New York City. I was lucky enough to help arrange these trips with Joe. To Joe's family, I know you will miss him dearly, take solace in the fact that he touched so many people, and he was so loved by them. May you rest in peace, my old friend.
Lori Yaverbaum
December 12, 2008
To Joe's family- I am so unbelievably sad for your loss, and for everyone who was lucky enough to know Joe. I worked with him for nine years at Fidelity and shared some of the most fun times of my life with him in Vegas. Our "godfather" - I will never, ever forget my memories with Joe- his smile and his generosity and just everything about him that was so unique and special. And I will always appreciate how lucky I am to have known him. The world has taken a hit with Joe no longer being a part of it. I am so truly sorry.
Merle Duarte
December 12, 2008
Joe will be missed sorely by all of us. He was a giant among men. This world will not be same without him. My heart goes out to his family. We all loved him.
Kathy Ruhland
December 11, 2008
Joe, I can't imagine visiting Boston without seeing you. Christmas will never be the same. You've always been such a rock in our family. I think you know,how important you've been in our lives. To leave us so soon is unfathomable to me. You'll always be remembered and honored for the tremendous part you've played in my life and my family's.
Sincerely,
Kathy
Maureen Fitzgerald Golden
December 11, 2008
I worked with Joe at Fidelty for many years. He was always an organizer for all our events. He was a great guy and fun to be with, my thoughts and prayers are with Joe and his family.
Maureen Fitzgerald Golden
Kerry Stone
December 11, 2008
My deepest sympathies go to the Ricci family. I was sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I knew Joe for many years working together at NYLIM. Everybody liked Joe because he was kind-hearted and had a good sense of humor. He will sadly be missed. May he rest in peace.
Jody Roe-Hardie
December 11, 2008
We have been a client of Joe's for a long time. He also became a friend over the years of working together and I will miss him GREATLY!
Nancy Ringwood
December 10, 2008
This is a total shock to me. Joe was a true friend for many years. I will miss our talks in the parking lots (catching me up on what Boston was doing.) Seeing him at the color guard shows was also a treat. You are one of the nicest people I have meet in my drum corps experience. Always a kind word for everyone. I will miss you. Rest in peace my friend.
Scott Blomquist
December 10, 2008
Joe and I worked together for almost ten years. I always looked forward to seeing him when I arrived at work. In those ten years, I only beat him to the office once! He did more before 9:00am than some people do all day. I always used to laugh when he'd be going out to lunch and it was barely 10:30. However, I don't think he was going anywhere to eat, I think he just went out to buy Christmas or birthday presents for others. But what I'll remember the most about Joe was the kindness in his heart and his caring attitude towards others. Joe always asked how my family was doing and took the time to look at and comment on my children's pictures. You knew that he genuinely cared. I will miss talking with him and listening to his stories about the things he loved: family, friends (and there are plenty!), the Boston Crusaders, trips to Vegas or his favorite tv shows (American Idol and 24 to name a couple). I also enjoyed listening to things that he didn't like, such as, when they would move the volunteer parking lot at Gillette Stadium or if they didn't raise enough money while he was volunteering because it was a slow concessions day at Gillette Stadium due to the weather or event. I will remember Joe as a kind and giving person, and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to know him and call him a friend. Joe, rest in peace, we will miss you but never forget you.
Sincerely,
December 10, 2008
My deepest sympathy with the loss of Joe he was a wonderful man and I will remember him fondly as I worked with him years ago at Fidelity.
Denise Ward
Claudia Grant
December 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the extended Ricci family and all that knew him. He was by far a man that made this world a much better place by his kindness and interest in others lives and all the good he did for so many. My mornings at NYLRPS will not seem quite right without Joe resting his elbows on my reception desk counter waiting for me to get him his postage stamps! He will forever be in my fondest memories. My sympathy to all.
Carol Holland
December 10, 2008
Joe you are in my thoughts and prayers.Love, Carol Holland
Francine Lang
December 10, 2008
Joe was a very selfless person who gave so much to others. I have many fond memories of our childhood together growing up in Weymouth. Many of my happiest times as a child include Joe. He will be greatly missed .
Rick Hanley
December 9, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Day
December 9, 2008
Joe and family: I am honored to have had such a loving and giving friend. You were, and always will be, remembered as the perfect role model to Heather, your godchild. I have special fond memories of our trip to Disney, our ski trips and frozen pipes at ski chalets, the wonderful dance partner who knew how to lead and make me look good - you will always be in my heart.
Shawn Kelley
December 9, 2008
To Joe's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. We we all miss Joe so much. He was a wonderful man and such a giving person. I met Joe back in 1991 when I marched BAC and everytime I came back to a Boston Crusader Alumni event, I would see Joe and it was like I was visiting with family. I will miss that the most. My deepest condolences.
December 9, 2008
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Linda Dewitt
December 9, 2008
Deepest sympathies to Joe's family. The world will be less because of the loss of this wonderful man.
Ann Gentile
December 9, 2008
Joe,
You were one of the nicest people I ever got the opportunity to know and love. You will be sorely missed by us all.
Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
susan bastis
December 9, 2008
joey, you were the best son, brother, uncle, godfather a person coud ever wish for. you never ever complained you just did what you had to do, such as caring for our sick father, without ever complaining. you always helped me out whenever I needed you. you were the best and no one can ever say they could not count on you. you were loved by everyone. I will miss you so much especially your call every day at my work asking "whats for supper". I love you And dad , amy, wally, jen the kids and myself will never be the same without you. you touched so many lives you will never know. have fun in heaven with mom, pulling those slot machines and playing bingo. say hi for us and we will see you again.
love susan
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