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Richard Joseph "Ricky" "Troll" Acardo

Richard Joseph "Ricky" "Troll" Acardo obituary

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Richard Acardo Obituary

A loving husband, dedicated father, son, and brother, Ricky passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at the age of 57. He was a resident of Gonzales and native of Baton Rouge. Ricky was a Quality Control Manager with Graham Plastics. He loved hunting and fishing with his father and grandfather in his younger days. He had a passion for cooking large amounts of food and the time spent with family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years, Jamie Petite; son, Anthony Acardo; mother, Naomi Leonardy Acardo; sister, Sandy Acardo; brother, Ray Acardo; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Acardo and grandparents, Henry and Lena Acardo and Fernando and Sadie Leonardy. Visiting will be at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Thursday, October 16 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Visiting will resume at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church on Friday from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Burial to follow in Hope Haven, Gonzales. Please visit www.oursofh.com to offer your condolences.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17, 2014.

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Bette Lamparter-Mello

November 11, 2014

jamie, Lisa Moody shared with me the news of Rickys passing. I am so sorry for your loss. i loved working with both you and Ricky at Dr. Lewis"s office in Wolfeboro. May you find comfort in knowing how many people love you.
With Blessings of peace.
Bette

Y J

October 18, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family . May you find comfort in promise at John 11:39-44

October 18, 2014

Jamie and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayer. May God bless you all. Bobbie and Joey Sevario

Helen, Cheryl and Randy Lee

October 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Kennedy

October 17, 2014

Dearest Acardo family, I just learned of Ricky's passing. My deepest and sincere condolences during this difficult time of separation. Ricky exemplified a zeal for life, he truly will be missed. May God comfort you all!

Rhonda Browning

October 16, 2014

For Ray, We have to trust that good will come from sorrow to those who love God and are called according to God's purposes. You have had some rough stuff the last few years, but God has gotten you through. My prayers are always with you and Pressley and especially tonight.

Bill and Dee Bareuther

October 16, 2014

Jamie so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

D Hodges

October 16, 2014

May the God of comfort give you strength and courage at your time of grief. It is ok to cry Jesus gave ways to tears when his friend Lazarus died recorded at John 11:35. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Claudia Sheppard

October 15, 2014

We had a great youth togther. Ricky was so full of life. He always had a sparkle in his eye and made me laugh. He was a force of nature and will be missed. Rest in peace cousin.

Pravin Chand

October 15, 2014

Richard may you rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to your famiy in this tragic time. I know you will be missed greatly by many. Your friends from the Santa Ana Plant.

October 15, 2014

Jamie and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Kelvin and Wanda Schexnayder

Barbara Robertson & Family

October 15, 2014

Sandy, may loving memories of your brother Richard and the love of family, surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.

Diane Zimmerle Short

October 15, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you all.

kim fabre

October 15, 2014

Sandy and Acardo family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this difficult time.Kim Sagona Fabre

October 15, 2014

Sandy,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary C. Gibbens

GERALD & CHERRIE BOURGEOIS

October 15, 2014

JAMIE & FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF RICKY'S PASSING. MAY ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES, SOMEHOW EASE THE PAIN IN YOUR HEART. WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.

Maria Corbin

October 15, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jimmy Jordan

October 15, 2014

Ray, your OGB family extends its deepest sympathies to you and your family.

October 15, 2014

I have a picture of you and I in the same play pin at a ripe old age one one, enjoyed going up with you my friend.
J P Teekel

Jamie Helmke

October 15, 2014

Ricky. What a heart felt loss to lose you my brother. The memories we made and the treasures of life that we shared will be carried with me forever. My condolences to Jamie, Anthony, and the entire Acardo family. You will be missed by all, luv ya man!!

Jean Hebert DeLatte

October 14, 2014

Dearest Acardo Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! I attended Redemptorist with Ricky.. Sincerely, Jean DeLatte

JD Samson

October 14, 2014

Wow! What a privilege it was to have known Ricky. I will always remember what a profound affect he had on my life. He always told his friends how much he loved them and you knew just how much he meant it. He always came at you straight from his heart. We truly will miss you Ricky and as you taught me to say, I Love you man. RIP

ted

October 14, 2014

As a friend of Ray, I extend my deepest sympathies to him and your entire family. He is with his creator now...

Jenny Petite

October 14, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Jenny

Darrell Hinton

October 14, 2014

I am saddened to hear of Ricky's passing. I only knew Ricky for these past couple of years and really enjoyed working with him. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. I pray for peace, hope and comfort for you in the coming days.

Christy mitchel davis

October 14, 2014

Dear Acardo Family I am truly sorry for your loss...wont be able to make funeral as I will be out of town..my thoughts and prayers are with yall

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October 14, 2014

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