Alfred "Freddy" Ricardo

1951 - 2020

Alfred " Freddy" Ricardo
May 12, 1951 - October 25, 2020
Fresno, California - Freddy Ricardo was born May 12, 1951 to Librado and Ricarda Ricardo; he was the 6th of 8 children. Freddy was a simple person who lived his simple life to the fullest. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to anyone who ever had the privilege of meeting him; his example of hard-work, honesty and generosity was clear to all and will serve as an endearing life-lesson for his entire family, for whom he always worked and sacrificed and loved. Freddy was a very hard worker. After retiring from Fresno County, he did what he could to help family and friends with what was requested from them..
He loved fishing, coaching and playing baseball. He shared his love and passion with all his family, friends, and those who crossed paths with him.
While attending McLane High School in the '60s, Freddy was already a storied, champion baseball player by the time he had graduated in 1969. He was an outstanding pitcher on the high school baseball team. He threw several no-hitter games earning the attention of several newspaper reporters and a few semi-pro scouts. His natural talent and love for the game kept him constantly involved in the community; either as a player or coach in Fresno's many baseball leagues simply as that friend-of-the-coach in the stands. He was well known throughout the local softball community. He played many years of softball, even up until the time of his death; he was still involved with a senior slow pitch league.
Freddy loved life and people. He could talk about anything under the sun. Friendly and charming, his conversation and personal stories could extend and include diverse names from all walks of life from the whole Central Valley. Yet all who knew him, no matter their social status or material wealth, will speak of the same man: humorous and witty, industrious and resourceful, strong but gentle in spirit, and eyes that would laugh with the rest of his smiling face. He lived a simple life as an untiring handyman who never met a project that he would not only complete but left in a stronger condition than it was when he found it. The same can be said for the love he forged with family and friends.
Freddy succumbed to injuries suffered in an auto accident on 10/25/2020. He is survived by his son Dominic, and his grandson, Librado. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Lucy, Tom (Jenny), Alice, David (Pat), Patty, and Ralph (Anita), and sister-in-law Esther. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Librado and Ricarda Ricardo, and brother Manuel Ricardo.
Rest in Heavenly Peace