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Lucy Matarazzo Cacace
October 10, 2025
I have the fondest memories of Dr. Ricci. He treated us like family. We would so long before leaving his office. I temember as a child hr came to chrck pn mr three timrs in one night as my mom would call hm. As a young mother my son was his patient along with my husband and myself. Dt. Ricci enjoyed talking with my son as he did with my little brother. I could go on and on about the doctor.
Miss you Dr.Ricci
Evelyn Prugar
July 19, 2020
Dr. Ricci was a great doctor. He had a profound impact on my family. RIP.
mary lynn richford
February 17, 2020
Dr. John Ricci was my family Physician. He was very helpful and nice. I also remember his artwork on the walls of his office. I am glad he lived such a full life and grew so old with many pastimes. A pilot at 75! And an officer in two wars! My mother Muriel Richford was very fond of him. Condolences to his family!
Mary Lynn Richford
Denny Fantini
June 26, 2017
Dr. Ricci delivered myself and 2 brothers when the family moved out from Queens already with 3 kids in tow. Most kids our age in the West Hills area were Dr. Ricci babies. I remember sitting in his waiting room as a child and seeing the paintings he did of his daughter, the old barn on West Hills road and the carousel horse to name a few. We always knew if he was back from lunch if his yellow car (Camaro?)was in the parking lot. A dedicated well rounded physician who handled almost everything from births to stitches,shots and house visits for those too ill to come in or when my Nonni died at the house to sign her death certificate. He even woke up the local pharmacist at 3am to get medicine needed for us when my brother had scarlet fever. If my mom bought in more than one kid he would charge the same fee. As we got older after the exam he would sit with his us for about 15 minutes of chitchat about what was going on in our lives often giving sage advise. When he mentioned he was studying Japanese my parents bought him back a calligraphy set from Japan. He really wanted to know how each of his patients was doing not only in their physical well being but mental well being. He made know judgments and I felt I could tell him anything which for a teen was important. They do not make that kind of doctor anymore. We missed him when he retired and we miss him more so now. I am sorry for your loss. Kindest regards, Denny Fantini
June 14, 2017
Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
June 10, 2017
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Ted & Sue Nielsen
June 10, 2017
Dr. Ricci was our family doctor for many years. He was truly and amazing man and will be sorely missed.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Ted & Sue Nielsen
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