Jon Riccardi

I was so saddened to learn of Jon´s passing but quickly hit the 47 year rewind button as I along with Jon and Yanni were part on the "John" posse that roamed UCSB in 1976-78. We had the ultimate pad in Isla Vista with Jon serving as lead chef and play-maker on our championship intramural flag-football team...Go Shankers! Jon was a groomsman in my wedding in 1981 and performed flawlessly in escorting my mother down the aisle. We stayed connected over the years mainly through our mutual best...

Very random and sorrowful event to see the notice about Jon´s passing but grateful to have the chance to express gratitude for having known him. I was not part of Jon´s social circle but as a result of shared experiences with Little League, Kent school (I was a year ahead of him) and UCSB intramurals he always treated me as a friend. One night many years ago, he kindly let me crash at his home in Albany when we bumped into each other after partying in SF. There was good reason for him being...

I will remember Jon for his infectious energy and warmth. May his afterlife be one of happiness and peace.

I am saddened to learn about Jon's passing and would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends. I knew Jon only briefly - we lived on the same floor in the San Nicholas dormitory at UC-Santa Barbara during our freshman year 1976 - 1977. It was a coincidence that I was also from a Marin high school (Terra Linda); there weren't many Marin grads at UCSB at that time, so Jon and I had a common bond. Jon was friendly, enthusiastic, energetic. Funny and generous. He had a...

I am shocked and sad to hear about Jon´s passing. Thank you for sharing this lovely glimpse into such a vibrant human. My heart aches for Natalia, and Paul, Connie, Danielle, Rob, Rob and Debbie. I send my deepest sympathies as does my entire Villasenor family. Jon was a passionate human - heaven just got one heck of an angel. Rest in peace Jon.

Dearest Talia and family. We are so sorry for your sudden loss. We remember Jon in so many positive ways - with a big smile and a great sense of humor, generous and always with great with a story. He will be sorely missed... Sending love at this difficult time. Grace, Vicki, Benton and Mollie

What beautiful words to describe such an incredible Spirit. Jon will be deeply missed. Love to family, Jim & Susan