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Robert Ricci Obituary
He leaves his wife, Teresa Ricci and his daughter Nina Rose Ricci. He was the son of Robert and Josephine Ricci and brother of Steven J. Ricci of Cranston and Sharon A. Flanders, of Saunderstown and her husband, Dr. John D. Flanders and niece Victoria Flanders.
Bob was diagnosed with liver cancer 21/2 years ago. He waged a brave battle against the disease. His concern was always for his family. He leaves many friends in Nashville and elsewhere.
Bob was a gifted musician/ songwriter and artist. He wrote, played and sang his music.
He was president and owner of Proper Staffing, an employment agency in Nashville.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, August 1, 2008 in The Chapel at the University of Rhode Island Catholic Center in Kingston, RI.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Ricci
Deb Marciano
August 1, 2008
Dear Bob, Josephine and family,
I just heard of Bobby's passing and I can't tell you how sad I am for all of you. You have been such good friends to my parents, and I know they will offer support at this time for you. Please know you are in our thoughts, as well.
Gentle hugs,
Deb Marciano and Ray Noll
Rick Mc Cahey@ Family
August 1, 2008
Bob, Josephine, Sharon, Steven and family.
Words can not express the feeling I have because of the loss of your son. He was much too young to leave you and I know he will be greatly missed.
A friend told me recently that when someone so young leaves us it is because God needed another Angel.
Peace and Love Always
Kevin Murtough
July 31, 2008
Sharon,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Ronald Diehl
July 30, 2008
To My Close Friend Steven and his Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during what is a very difficult time for all. With time and God's help you will find the strength again to move forward. Sincerely, Ron and Karen Diehl
Stacey and Ed Leitz
July 30, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories bring some comfort during this time of grief.
laura wellington
July 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
steven ricci
July 30, 2008
mom,dad and sharon and to all of you who knew and loved my brother bobby.all you need to know about bobby is if you met him once you liked him instantly.i only had one brother and im lucky it was him.thank you everyone who has helped make my family feel better during this sad time. brother steven,cranston,r.i
john chirico
July 29, 2008
Bobbie
My nephew and Godson
I am so sorry that we lost touch with one another over the years.
You always had such a talent to bring a smile and sincere words with you wherever you went. You had so many talents, but were always such a nice person and never flaunted your talents.
I loved you like a son and was shocked and saddened to hear of your tribulations which lead to your passing from this place we call Earth.
I know that you cannot read my words, but just maybe somehow the Lord makes it possible as for you to hear my thoughts.
I sincerely hope that you will find everlasting peace.
Sent with much love, your uncle and Godfather John
Maryann & Greg Sjogren
July 29, 2008
Dear Ricci Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bobby's sudden passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Please send our condolences to his family in Nashville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dr. Kevin Hagerty
July 29, 2008
Our deepest & sincerest sympathies to both you and your family.
Sharon Flanders
July 29, 2008
Bobby was an incredible brother....he was so versatile...he was so intelligent and creative and kind and sensitive. Besides his talents in music and art he was a wonderful conversationalist and enjoyed talking politics with mom and dad. Most of all he was all about family. He loved his wife Teresa and was married for over 20 years, and adored his daughter, Nina, now 15 years old, who adored her dad equally.
I was blessed to have such a wonderful brother in my family as well as my other brother, Steven. My parents are the most wonderful parents I could have asked for. They loved Bobby very much;we are a very close family and love each other very much. My husband , John, and Bobby hit it off as soon as they met and played guitars together.
I consider my family to be the ones who are here now with us at this time when we support each other.
I want to Thank all of you who have written a note here to my parents and who have been sending cards to them and calling them. You show what love and faith in God is all about and there is a place in heaven for you! I really appreciate your outpouring of love and support. You are considered "family", and I want to say thank you for supporting my parents at this difficult time. That means the world to me and of course, bobby.
Special thanks for my cousins both here in RI and in Texas. We know you always enjoyed bobby's company; thought he was so cute as kid; so talented and you always let Bobby know that you enjoyed his music and let him know you wanted him to bring his guitar along with him when he visited!
Thank You to my Aunt Marie & Uncle Ralph Ricci and Aunt Terry and Uncle Jack Ricci - you have been wonderful to my parents and us and that eases the pain at this difficult time. It is amazing to me that my parents have such an enormous extended family and I want to THANK YOU for being an integral part of our lives.
We know Bobby is looking down on us now and is at peace and one day we will be reunited.
I love you bobby!
Your sister,
sharon
Johanna Schiffer
July 29, 2008
Dear Auntie Jo, Uncle Bob, Sharon and Steven,
I am so very sorry for your profound loss. Bobby was so special. As the oldest cousin, we looked up to him and he always treated us with kindness and respect. I am so sad that our paths will never cross again.
Please know, as he did, that you were the most loving of families and you did everything you could.
I love you all.
Kathleen Chirico
July 29, 2008
I'll always remember Bobby with an uber sincere smile on his face.
He touched my life with his kind-spirited nature and passion for music and laughing and connecting with friends/family. And he was just a kid, and I was even younger. It’s been so long since I’ve seen him. Although, I’ll probably never realize the full significance of having this incredible person in my life, even for a relatively short time, I feel blessed that he was my cousin and I pray that he knows that now.
Love you Bobby, Kathleen
jean connelly
July 29, 2008
Josephine , Bob, Sharon, and Stephen. I am sorry and saddened by the death of your Bobby. Please also send my thoughts to his family in Nashville. God bless and protect you all. Love , Jean Connelly
Neil Corkery
July 29, 2008
Dear Bob, Josephine and Family,
Maureen and I extend our deep condolences to you on the profound loss of your precious son and dear brother. We know the pain of losing a child and pray that the care of family and friends will comfort you and ease the overwhelming grief you are going through. Our thoughts are with you. Neil and Maureen Corkery
Ron and Carol Henries
July 29, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bob & Cheryle Iannazzi
July 29, 2008
Dear Bob and Jo,
Words cannot express how saddened we are by Robert's death. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Carol & Bud Anderson
July 29, 2008
Jo,Bob,@Family,
We were shocked to view the obituary. Our heartfelt condolences.
tony soscia
July 29, 2008
Bob & Josephine,
My deepest & sincerest sympathies to both you and your family. It is most difficult and sad to lose a child. During these times of sadness I offer my prayers' to all of you. No one but you can feel the depth of your precious loss. In these times of grief, only our faith as well as beliefs keeps us going.
Again my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely & God Bless.
Tony Soscia
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