Anthony J. Ricci Jr.

Anthony Ricci Obituary

RICCI, Anthony J., Jr. Anthony J. Ricci Jr., 54, of Barnhill Lane, Newington, died suddenly Tuesday, (August 10, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Troy, NY he was son of Anthony J. Ricci Sr. and Dolores Poland Ricci of Troy. He was a 1968 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy as well as being a graduate of Central Connecticut College in New Britain. Tony was a self-employed financial advisor and C.P. A in the Cromwell area and also served as a consultant to A.P. S. Technology there. He was Chief Financial Officer for Teleco Oil Co. in Aberdeen Scotland and was co-owner of I.D.S., an oil drilling service Co. in Scotland. In his earlier years he was employed by Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, now KPMG in Hartford and was a veteran of the US Army National Guard. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Gail Rosso Ricci, his siblings, Christine M. Ogden of Troy, Daniel M. Ricci and his wife Joan of Stony Point, NY and Barbara J. Gibson of Cohoes, NY. He is son-in-law of Louis and Loretta Rosso of Springfield, MA and brother-in-law of Gary Rosso of N.Y.C. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, Robert Ogden and his wife Meghan of Troy, Renee Gibson of Latham, NY, Brian and Scott Ricci of Stony Point. Funeral services will be Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford, NY and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church 12th & Hutton Sts., Troy. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hartford Hospital Fund Development – Cardiology Fund, 80 Seymour St., Hartford, CT 06102-5037.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 11, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Ricci

17 Entries

Ricky,Lorraine, Teri & Chelsea Frew

September 10, 2004

Dear Gail,

We are so sad at the loss of Tony(a cherished godfather to Teri and Chelsea) he was much loved and will always be missed by us all.

Meggan Evans

August 16, 2004

Gail:

My heart is heavy with the news of Tony. You and Tony always seemed to have a beautiful relationship. May the wonderful times become easier to talk about as time passes. I'm here if you ever need a friend. You and Tony will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

All my love, Meggan Evans

Deb Brown

August 13, 2004

Gail

I am so very sorry to hear about Tony. Please know that I am thinking of you and your families. I am still in Connecticut if I can be of any help to you or just an ear.

Fondly, Deb

Philip Comi

August 12, 2004

Anthony was my second cousin and although I haven't seen him in years (since we were 12 probably), I was very saddened by the news. My best wishes to you,the family and please also to his parents Anthony & Delores. Thank you!

Rich, Amy & Nicholas Fleming

August 12, 2004

Dear Dan, Joan & the Ricci Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Anthony's passing. Our thoughts and prayers our with you all.

Jacqueline Truesdale

August 12, 2004

Chris, please accept by condolence for the loss of your brother. May God continue to keep His arms of love and comfort around you and your family and trust Him for His grace.

Jo Ann Moore

August 12, 2004

Gail,

My prayers and condolences go out to you. I can hear Tony's laugh now and think of his quiet demeanor and pleasant ways. May God hold you close and be a comfort to you.

Darlene Colapinto

August 12, 2004

Gail,

My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Darlene Colapinto

Dave & Jacki Fleming

August 12, 2004

Dan,Joan and the Ricci Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Anthony's passing. We extend our love, prayers and sympathy to you all.

Dave, Jacki, Matt, DJ and Katie

David Carey

August 12, 2004

Tony and I grew up together in the Beman Park area. We went to St.Paul the Apostle school and CCHS.I want to send my sincere regrets and let the family know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless.

Dennise Davis

August 11, 2004

To the Ricci Family,

My prayers are with you all. May Bernice met Anthony with a glass of wine and shine their light down on all of you.

Joyce Meyer-Aoyama

August 11, 2004

Christine,

Although it has been many years since our time at St. Pauls you are still fondly remembered. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother Anthony.

Linda Fish

August 11, 2004

Gail,

Our lives came together in such an unusual and sad way, but I will never forget seeing your face for the first time. While I do not understand things like this my faith in God is strong. And someday I will be stronger having seen what you went through and realizing how short and precious life is. We had only lived in our house for one week when I saw your grieving eyes across the street. I also saw Policemen, Firemen, and EMTs working together to save your husband. In the midst of all of that fear there was a sense of comfort and pride in our community. And most of all HOPE.

Be strong and keep the memories. A friend once said to me, after someone close to her died, "She is now painting rainbows in heaven." Whenever I see rainbows I think of my loved ones. Now is your chance to have your husband paint you rainbows. My thoughts and prayers will be with you always.

Linda