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Joanna Ricco Obituary
Joanna T. Ricco, of Pawtucket passed into eternal life on January 27, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Ronald R. Ricco. Mrs. Ricco was born in Warren, the daughter of the late Robert Hunt and Rita (Russell) Hunt.
She graduated from the Pawtucket Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for many years.
Joanna is survived by her children, Michael Ricco and his wife Susana, Julie Ricco and Stephen Ricco. She also leaves her sisters, Nancy Hanson and Debbie Oliveria as well as her grandchildren, Colin Ricco, Braden Ricco and Logan Ricco. She was the sister of the late Robert Hunt.
The funeral and burial for Mrs. Ricco will be private.
19 Entries
Cheryl Haslip
July 5, 2024
Ma Ricco was such a warm and loving woman. Such a kind, generous and great sense of humor. I am so sorry for you guys loss!!!
Emily Pack
January 23, 2024
Just seeing this in my feed today and it's sad ...graduated from Pawtucket memorial nursing school with Dodie in 1963... Those three years were filled with many memories....it's a lifetime ago yet seems like yesterday.. may you and Ronnie keep dancing together in Heaven... Emily Morissette Pack. Oceanside cal...01/24/24.....
Gracelynn Rizzolo
February 13, 2023
I am saddened to read about Dodi. She was a lovely person and will be sadly missed.
Frances Tinkham
February 11, 2023
So sorry for the loss of you mother. She was a wonderful, kind and funny person. We had some good times when I worked for your father for many years.
Prayers for your family.
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WAnda DeGregorio
February 11, 2023
Julie,Mike and Stephen,
What can I say , I can never forget your mom and Dad you were always like family to me. I will always miss your mom we had some good times and alot of laugh together. She will be missed and always remembered. Love you all.
Wanda Degregorio
Steve Kacharo
February 9, 2023
Dodie, you always treated me like family from the first time I met you and Doctor Ricco. I will always remember both of you with love and respect. I will miss you but never forget you.
Steve Kacharo
Pam Ricciarelli
February 7, 2023
With sincere sympathy to the whole family. Dodie was an amazing person who, with the late Dr. Ricco, was a wonderful part of my healthcare team for many decades. May you all find peace in the coming days through the many fond memories of your loving Mother / Grandmother.
Robert Misurelli
January 31, 2023
My condolences to Mike, Julie and the rest of the Ricco family. May God keep you all strong during this difficult time.
Dianne Dykas
January 31, 2023
To Dodie’s family there are not enough words to express my sympathy for your loss. Dodie was one of a kind that always made me smile and touched everyone’s heart with kindness. She will be missed. Rest in peace Dodie.
Cyndi Hannaway
January 31, 2023
My deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you. Dodie was such a sweet person and always made me laugh. May she rest in peace
Brenda Warzycha Gardiner
January 31, 2023
To Michael, Julie and Stephen,
I was so saddened to hear of Dodie’s passing. I will always remember her as a beautiful, funny and loving person. She and Violet spent lots of time laughing and enjoyed celebrating their birthday together.
May the sweet memories you have of your mother somehow fill the void she left in your hearts.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love to you all.
January 31, 2023
Amazing human being. She was kind, funny, great professional, and was also your friend. R.i.p., dodie, you will be missed. Joanne Feeney.
Sandy Emond
January 31, 2023
Worked with Dodie at Memorial Hospital and often saw her at her husbands practice. A lovely person with a great sense of humor. Sincerest sympathy to her family.
Lori-Ann Gagne
January 30, 2023
Many blessings as she was a wonderful nurse at the medical practice with her husband.. always a smile and kind word from “Dodie” - condolences to the family - Lori-Ann Gagne’ & Family xo
Herve Germain
January 30, 2023
Sorry for your loss.Worked many years with Dr.Ricco and your mother.Loved them both.
Lucy Centeio
January 30, 2023
To sue Mike and the rest of the family my sincere condolences from Mario Lucy and briana
Jan Potter
January 30, 2023
So very sorry to hear this. RIP Dodi.
John Jeha
January 30, 2023
Rest In Peace mrs Ricco our deep sympathy to the family
Michelle Gray
January 30, 2023
Mike, Sue, and family,
My condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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