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URSO, Enrico "Rico," Sr., 81, of Tampa, beloved husband, father, grand-
father, and great-grand-father, passed away June 17, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Hortense; one brother, Salvatore (June); sister-in -law, Gloria; a daughter, Belinda Garcia (Mike); six sons, Rick (Leslie), Andy (Sandy), Rico Jr. (Lisa), Michael (Lori) and Joe (Julie), Sal (Trina); 18 grand-children; and one great-grandson. He was predeceased by his brother Frank. Rico was a native of Tampa, attended Christ The King Catholic Church, attended Jesuit High School, and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 248, and was an active board member for many years at Palma Ceia Little League, including two years of being president, during which time his children developed a love of baseball. He was also a past member of the Italian Club and owner of Urso Electric. Rico will be sadly missed by all that knew him. He dedicated himself to his lifetime partnership with his wife and to his children and grandchildren, who are so fortunate to have had so many years of cherished memories with him. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of JGR Funeral Home, with funeral services to be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday at the chapel of JGR Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories. Pallbearer will be all of his sons, son-in-law, Mike Garcia, and nephews, Angel Portugues III, and J.R. Villareal.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, A.J. Urso, Bradley Roberts Sr., Emilio Martinez and lifelong friends, Jimmy Valenti and Leo Albury. Please send online condolences to www.jgrfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Enrico URSO
Linda Ricks
June 22, 2010
Andy,
I just learned of the passing of your father. My deepest sympathy & condolences go out to you, Sandy, Kacee, A.J. and the entire Urso family.
I know this is a difficult time for you and I'm sure you have seen in the last few days, your father touched the hearts of many people. Hold on to this and CHERISH all the great memories you have!!!!!!
Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Linda Bailey Ricks
Aaron King
June 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy & condolences goto the Urso family. Mrs. Urso, Rico, Michael, Belinda, Joe, & Salvy, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother during this time of sorrow. I just saw Rico at my dad's 75th birthday party in January, WOW! how time can pass so quickly!
Patrick Potts
June 21, 2010
To the Urso Family at the loss of their beloved Enrico "Rico" Urso, Sr: I have the privilege to know Rico Jr., Lisa and their wonderful daughters as well as Casey Urso Martinez. I offer my consolences to Mrs. Hortense Urso and all family members at time of loss. May God grant you strength and endurance during this difficult time. A wonderful family is the one of the many accomplishments that Mr. Urso will always be known for, but be comforted in knowing too that Mr. Urso is longer suffering. Special Thanks so much Mr. Urso's service to our country as a Veteran, serving our Tampa community in Palma Ceia Little League Baseball and at Christ the King Catholic Church. My prayers will be with your family.
June 20, 2010
Hortense, we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Denise (Ginex) and Peter Kraemer
Kyle Villareal
June 20, 2010
Tio, you will be missed greatly! The people you have touched and influenced in your life is astounding! To my family I love you all and I just pray we can all leave behind this type of legacy. - Kyle
June 20, 2010
Hortense, our thoughts are with you and your wonderful family. We send our love.
Connie and Ross Urso
elizabeth hudson
June 20, 2010
Our family has truly been blessed by the love the Urso family has shared with us. We are so proud to have shared many occasions with Rico and his family.
God bless you all at this most difficult time.
Love, Jack and Elizabeth Hudson
Dee Dee Wortman
June 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Urso family who has been much like my own family over the years. Mr. Urso will be missed but never forgotten. Love, Dee Dee Wortman
Larry Diaz & family
June 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Urso family, your father was a great teacher and friend.
June 19, 2010
Urso Family, God and our prayers are with you during this celebration of your loved one's life.
Love, Sam, Donna and Alyxa Lumia
Kim Kennedy
June 19, 2010
Joe, Julie, and family, Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We know you guys were close. We will be thinking of you at this sad time.
Ramirez Family
June 19, 2010
"Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted" Matthew 5:4
Our hear felt condolences
Kathy Ross
June 19, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God Bless You All.
Sherri Ross
June 19, 2010
Mike(mom,Belinda,Rico,Joseph And Salvy), I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. He was a loving, kind and giving man. A great man who will be missed so much. [email protected]
toni Lloyd
June 19, 2010
MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO MY FAMILY,THE URSO FAMILY,RICO WAS AGREAT MAN ALWAYS MAKES YOU SMILE WHEN HE SEE'S YOU,ALWAYS HAS A SMILE WHEN HE GREETS YOU,THATS A KIND OF MAN HE WAS HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED.,BUT ALOT OF MEMORIES WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.LOVE TO OUR FAMILY."THE URSO FAMILY" TONI,DON AND JESSE AND ALEX Lloyd
toni Lloyd
June 19, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
The Lloyd's
June 19, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Betsy Milliron
June 19, 2010
I can’t comprehend just how sad you must feel for the loss of someone you love.
This sorrowful time must still feel unreal and you’re looking for strength from above.
I hope, from my heart, that your pain will decrease, That your spirit will gain strength again, And I pray that your faith will create inner peace
And that God will send blessings--Amen.
Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers.
June 19, 2010
Sal and the Urso family, Our sympathies to you all for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sam & Martee Craparo & family
Rodney and Melissa Castro
June 19, 2010
The entire Urso family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Mike & Susanne Gonzalez
June 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Urso family. I pray that the peace of God will comfort your hearts during this difficult times. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around each and everyone. We love you and are here for you.
Hayley Martinez
June 19, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with the beautiful Urso family.
The Reilly's
June 19, 2010
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all very much.
Marcie Freed-Williams
June 19, 2010
I am so sorry to see Mr. Urso passed away. What a picture. I have not seen Mr. Urso in many, many years yet his face never changed. Rico, Michael, Belinda, Salvy and Joseph, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother at this time. My condolences are sent to you with much love.
T Wilson
June 18, 2010
He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man. Hold tight to memories for comfort. Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace, prayers and blessings. And you should always know, wherever you may go, No matter where you are, I will never be far away Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. You are in our prayers. May your memories give you strength. Whom the heart of man shuts out, Sometimes the heart of God takes in, And fences them all round about, With silence ‘mid the world’s loud din. Remember that we love and care about you. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
June 18, 2010
Rico was one of our great customers at La Tropicana Cafe, sorry to hear of the loss, Debbi Losurdo.. server at La tropicana
Jennifer Perez Tuccillo
June 18, 2010
My thoughts & prayers are w/ the Urso family during this difficult time...
Joey Menendez
June 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ed and Denise Shea
June 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Urso family as you grieve the loss of your beloved "Rico". His smile and "Urso" personality will always be remembered by the Shea family.
tony verducci
June 18, 2010
our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Urso family he will always be remembered.
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