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Angelo Ricci Obituary
Born March 22, 1931, in Carovilli, Italy, he was a son of the late Sabatino and Lucia DiGiacomo Ricci.
Angelo emigrated to the United States through Ellis Island and settled in Dorrance with his parents as a small child; the family later moved to Nanticoke. He was the oldest of 16 children.
In 1952 he was married to the love of his life, Bernadine Witczak. Together they raised four children.
A proud veteran of the Korean War, Angelo was a corporal in the U.S. Army.
Angelo was a traveling canvasser for several years before venturing into the pizza business. In 1960, he began operating Anita's Pizza on Hazle Street, in Wilkes-Barre, and established Angelo's Pizza, while moving just a few blocks up the street in 1965 - the rest is history.
Angelo was a member of the Parish of St. Leo the Great in Ashley. He was active with the Korean War Veterans of Wyoming Valley, the Sons of Italy and Rainbow Seniors.
His brothers, James, Donald and Peter Ricci, and sisters, Mary Brink and Jean Guskiewicz, preceded him in death.
Angelo will be greatly missed by his wife, Bernadine; children, Angelo Jr. and his wife, Patricia; Carmelina and her husband, John Nealon Jr.; Gerry and his wife, Melanie; and Deborah and her husband, Edward Buratti; grandchildren, Angelo III (Tonya), Angela (John), Kevin (Kristin), Billy (Jennifer), John (Mindy), Andrew (Mollie), Matt (Erin), Deana (Rich), Gerry (Lauren), Brian (Dana), Ryan (Jessica) and Jeff (Lindsey); great-grandchildren, Emma, Sophie, Abigail, Angelo IV, Alexis, Keira, Evelyn, Noah, Vincent, Jack, Lillie, Jacob, Fiona, Gavin, Delaney, Addisyn and Austin; brothers, Robert, Louis, John, Anthony and Samuel Ricci; sisters, Lucy Ricci, Eleanor Hamrick, Rose Pelas, Louise Pavone and Antonette Simchick; nieces, nephews; and other family and friends.
A celebration of Angelo's life will begin with visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at McLaughlin's, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, and continue there with a gathering at 10 a.m. Monday, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Church of St. Leo.
Interment with military honors will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Nanticoke.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to the Church of St. Leo, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley, PA 18706, or the Korean War Veterans of Wyoming Valley, P.O. Box 1571, Kingston, PA 18704.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Angelo's family at www.celebratehislife.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Angelo Ricci
March 15, 2019
John, Sorry to hear about your brother passing. rabbits, salt lake city
RUTH CONAHAN
March 13, 2019
To Gerry & family - our sympathy & prayers are with your family at this time.
March 13, 2019
Thoughts of sympathy for a great man.
Yenchik Family
Hanover Township
Joe & Sandy Fumanti
March 11, 2019
Ricci Family, Please know our prayers are with you during your time of loss and sorrow. Your father/grandfather will live on through your memories and stories that you share with your children and grandchildren. We are both so sorry for your loss.
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Janine & Jimmy Graver
March 11, 2019
Dear Angelo,Pat and Family,
You have our deepest
sympathy for the passing of your father.
Janine & Jimmy Graver
March 10, 2019
To the Ricci Family - We are very sad for your loss. Angelo was always a good friend to my dad, Leo, and our family. He was a great person and a true gentleman.
Jean & Rich McNulty
Gary & Karen Vanchure
March 10, 2019
RIP Angelo.
Gary & Karen Vanchure
March 10, 2019
To the entire family, been a customer 56 years had a friendly relationship with Angelo since I was a young boy. His pizza was the best. May he rest in peace, and we will never ever forget the kind and wonderful man he was at the shop, and also out in person. You have a wonderful and caring family, and you'll always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken & Jocelyn Hetro
March 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My wife took care of him a few times when he was in the hospital. What a great, kind, considerate man he was. He always had that gentile smile, and kind expression on his face. It was an honor and pleasure to know him. God Bless you Mr. Ricci.
paul & louise monseur
March 10, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 10, 2019
Ricci family so sorry about Angelo. Great guy. Best pizza. John Domyan and family. Dorrance, Pa
Don & Judy Finn
March 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man and always had a smile for everyone. We lived in this neighborhood and
enjoyed his great pizza.
Pamela lenkofsky
March 10, 2019
Dear Gerry @ Extended Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. When I was a little girl my Mom and I would walk every Friday to Angelo's Pizza. Your dad would come over and talk to my Mom. He was a very loving and caring person. Not to mention he made the best Pizza in the Valley. May he rest in peace and know he is very proud that his legacy will live on through his children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest condolences.
Pam & Marty Lenkofsky
Michael Bienick
March 9, 2019
So sorry to hear about you;re loss.I always thought about him and still will.I worked for a while when in high school for you;re dad.and it was a good expieience.I always had a interest in that type of buisness.,butgetting a job was tough.And then luck was on my side Angelo ,needed a helper & Angelo Jr. asked me,inside I coul;nt believe it this was my chance.I am still grateful for that.God Bless I will say a prayer he was a gentle man.Michael Bienick
March 9, 2019
Dear Bernadine and family, My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, with love, Norma Weiss Evans
Marie Chismar (Laskowski)
March 9, 2019
Angelo, Pat and family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sincere sympathy,
Marie and Dave Chismar
Jim & Maureen Murphy
March 9, 2019
Carm & family , sending deepest sympathy for your loss. I always remember him as a kind man . Keeping you in our prayers .
Vic Kopko
March 9, 2019
Prayers and Blessings for Mr. Ricci and to the Ricci Family.
Janet Drozda
March 8, 2019
Our sympathy to his son and the entire family from Ellis and Caroline Drozda and family
Michael Khalife
March 8, 2019
To the entire Ricci Family,
We are very saddened about Angelo's passing. He was a wonderful man with an endearing smile. Living a block away and enjoying Angelo's Pizza for fifty years is a blessing. We will always remember the great times enjoyed there.
Michael Khalife and Family
Sharon Powell
March 8, 2019
Dear Carm and Debbie and your extended family,
When I heard the news of Mr. Ricci's passing I felt the loss very deeply. His pizza was the BEST no doubt, but his kindness, demeanor, and work ethic were like no other. He was a positive piece of the history of his community.May our Lord make a special place for him in heaven.
Virginia Chwastyk
March 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Prayers
March 8, 2019
Dear Debbie and all of the Ricci Family and Friends,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a truly good man and always happy and smiling!!!We take this loss so personally because he made the best pizza EVER! And we associate so many memories with Angelo's and we are GRATEFUL! Prayers to all!
Love,
Kathy Cosgrove
The Cosgrove Family
and all of our ancestors
and descendants
Jill Fedorczyk (Draina)
March 8, 2019
I worked at Angelo's Pizza when I was in high school in the 1980's and I will never forget the time when I saw Mr. Ricci without his hat on. I must've had a surprised look on my face because I always saw him with his pizza hat or his baseball cap. He said to me, "didn't know I was bald under there did ya?" He had that big smile and laughed. He was just the best and treated "his girls" like his own! A true gentleman and family man. He will be greatly missed. To the entire Ricci Family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
John and Lori Campbell
March 8, 2019
To Carm and the entire Ricci family, we send our deepest condolences. May he Rest In Peace in the arms of the angels.
Lorraine Duke
March 8, 2019
Carm, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lorraine Stella Duke
A
March 8, 2019
My condolences to the entire Ricci Family, wonderful family, Angelo's spirit will live through all of you
Pat Evans-Ganser
March 8, 2019
Rest in peace Angelo. You were a kind man who made the best pizza in the city! You will live on forever in our memories. May prayers be with the Ricci family in this time of grief & loss.
James Tarutis
March 8, 2019
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE YEARS OF BEING A OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF EVERYONES LIFE AND YOUR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALL YOU CAME IN CONTACT WITH. "MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS AND PROTECT ANGELO AND GIVE ALL STRENGTH. MAY HE ALSO REST IN PEACE....AMEN".
Joe Gonda
March 8, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
Dan & Bev Nagle
March 8, 2019
To the Ricci Families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Angelo made one of the best pizzas that my wife and I ever had. I'm sure he will be missed. God Bless.
AC
March 7, 2019
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
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