John D. RICCIUTI

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John RICCIUTI Obituary

RICCIUTI, John D. John Domenic Ricciuti, 90, dearly loved husband of Phyllis (Bellizzi) Ricciuti, passed away on Sunday, (January 16, 2011) at his home of 52 years in West Hartford. Born February 15, 1920 in Ellsworth, PA, he was the son of Loreto and Ersilia (Cecchini) Ricciuti. John's parents returned to Italy when he was four years old. He grew up in Casentino, Province of L'Aquila and returned to the United States at age 18, settling in Middletown. John was a US Army veteran of WWII, honorably serving in New Guinea and the South Pacific Islands from 1942 -1946 at the rank of Corporal. He married his beloved wife, Phyllis on February 7, 1948 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Hartford. John worked for 25 years at Royal Typewriter Company in Hartford. He was a union activist, serving in leadership positions with the UAW Union. He later worked at Conard High School for 13 years in West Hartford continuing to advocate for worker's rights, serving with the AFSCME Union. John loved politics. He was a life-long democrat. His personal hero was President Franklin D. Roosevelt. John faithfully attended Mass at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in West Hartford. John was a very hard working, honest man with a big heart. He loved to garden and take good care of his home and family. In addition to his wife, John will always be remembered with love by his beloved daughter, Theresa Ganci and her husband Emanuele of Newington; grandson, Michael Ganci and his wife, Wendy of West Hartford; granddaughter, Elizabeth Shilati and her husband, Shahyrar of West Hartford; great –grandaughter and godchild, Havyn Ganci; great- grandchildren, Lance Corporal Dustin Ganci, USMC, Samantha Perez, Brielle and Tyler Ganci; his brothers, Giovanni, Antonio, Benito and Marino Ricciuti; his sisters, Rina Toussaint and Milena Pozza; many dear nieces, nephews and other close family members. He was predeceased by a brother, Giovanni I and a godson, James Bellizzi. Funeral procession will be Friday, 9:15 a.m. from the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. in St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 467 South Quaker Lane, West Hartford. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are Thursday, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 185 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. CT., 06109.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for John RICCIUTI

11 Entries

Nino DiNatale

January 13, 2022

I never knew John but I'm sure I would have loved to, RIP John and thank you for your service.

Nino DiNatale

March 4, 2011

My condolences to the Ricciuti family. My name is Nino DiNatale and I just happened to come across this on my computer purely by accident. I am also from Casentino and related, my grandmother Concetta (Ricciuti) Bianchi was the sister of Loreto Ricciuti, Johns father. I knew zio Loreto and aunt Ersilia quite well and as a youth I spent many a days in their house, we were next door neighbors. my email is [email protected]

February 1, 2011

Dear Phyliss and family -

We were saddened to read about John and offer you our sincere condolences. You were both very gracious to me when my father and step-mother returned to Italy in the 80's, helping to interpret her letters back to me. I remember quite well that smile looking back from his picture. Please know that you and he and your family are in our prayers.

Cathy Bellizzi deSimas

Michelle M. Murphy, Dir. of Communications, Northwest Catholic High School

January 25, 2011

On behalf of Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson and the entire Northwest Catholic High School community, I offer my deepest sympathy on Mr. Ricciuti's death. Because his daughter, Theresa Ricciuti Ganci '67, is a cherished member of our school family, we feel her beloved father was, too, and we mourn his passing along with all of you. Please know that we will keep Mr. Ricciuti in our schoolwide prayers in the difficult days and weeks to come. We are very sorry for your loss.

Tony J Ricciuti Jr

January 22, 2011

Dear Aunt Phyllis, Terry, Manny and family.... I was sad to hear the passing of my Uncle Jack....though I didnt see or speak with him often, i remember his happy disposition and million dolllar smile....i can tell he lived a very happy life.... he will be in my prayers. I look forward to meeting him again. Tony J Ricciuti Jr

Webster Bank Park rd

January 21, 2011

Our sympathy goes out to the Ricciuti Family. He was a great person. At Webster Bank on the Park Road Office we will always remember his jokes and when he gave us High Fives everytime he came in. He was a sweet and nice person to us.

Laura

January 20, 2011

Dear Theresa and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this dificult time. I know how much you loved and adored your Father. I will be thinking of you. xoxoxo Laura Irons

Amy Gray

January 19, 2011

Dear Aunt Phyllis, Terry, Manny and family,

Our hearts go out to you all at this very sad time. Uncle Jack will be dearly missed. You are remembered in our thoughts and prayer.

Lots of Love, Amy & Barry, Marie, Dave and Joshua, Rick & Sue, Paul and Sarah, Tony, Jr, xoxo

Janet Conley

January 19, 2011

Dear Mrs Ricciuti and Teresa, Manny and Children ,
I am deeply sorry for your profound loss of such a great and gracious man. Goodness was always flowing from his heart. He welcomed everyone with that engaging grin, and the warmth he left in the world will not be forgotten. I will miss him, and I loved him, He was someone I admired for his devotion, his strength, his wisdom, his intelligence, his humor, his caring ways.
God called him, and John no doubt is helping to heal the world from heaven. There will always be his essence near you because He is goodness, love, warmth, and kindness.
I'll be looking for him each time I witness a kind word said, a smile given or a healing touch .
I am honored to have known him, and I send to you my love . I am sorry for the pain of his loss that you are feeling. It is a deep deep grief, that comes with loving and missing such a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Robert Ross

January 19, 2011

To the Ricciuti Family: The neighborhood will not be the same without John's smiling face to greet us as he always has! He will be sorely missed by many... My sincere sympathy to you all and a big thank you to John who was always willing to give so much of himself.
Sincerely, Robert Ross

January 19, 2011

Phyllis, Terry and family,
My sincere condolences I will miss John dearly. He was a special man who taught me so much. I will never forget him.
Your friend and neighbor,
Peter Kurimay

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