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Michael Ricigliano Obituary
Michael Joseph Ricigliano was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 10, 1935, the son of Rose and Antonio Ricigliano. He attended Hempstead High School where he was a star athlete, and St. John's University where he was the captain of the baseball team. He was signed to play minor league baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers and a year later attended St. John's Law School.
After starting his legal career, he met the love of his life, Michele Murtha. They married on September 29, 1962 and he spent the next 59 years with his best friend at his side. In 1963, Michael joined the law firm that would later become Margiotta and Ricigliano.
Michael was a founding member of the Dante Scholarship Foundation. He was honored by the American Committee on Italian Migration, was inducted into the St. John's University Athletic Hall of Fame, and awarded the St. John's Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award. He served on the Boards of the Uniondale Public Library and the Hempstead Golf Club and was long-time counsel to the Town of Hempstead Housing Authority.
Michael is survived by his wife Michele, his children Francis (Anne) Ricigliano, Andrea (William) Creaser, Michael (Jeanne) Ricigliano, his grandchildren Kathryn, Kristina, Eileen, Robert, Anna, Michael, Ava, and Luke, his sister
Angela Betscha, and many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday, March 4 at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City. Funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Garden City at 9:30 am on Saturday, March 5 with burial to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Hospice, Bronx, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Ricigliano
Kathleen "Shusta"
March 5, 2022
Big HUGS to all of the Ricigiliano family! I'm lifting all of you to the Lord for comfort, peace, and strength as you grieve the loss but also celebrate the life of husband, father, grandfather. Praying that all of the beautiful memories you've had together as a family bring you even closer during this challenging season.
Debra Rizzi
March 4, 2022
Sending our heart felt condolences. Mr. R was one in a million and I will never forget his welcoming smile, infectious laugh or his amazing personality. It was a pleasure and a privilege to know him. He will be missed. The Rizzi Family
Jacki Yilmaz
March 4, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. R was such a nice man. Whenever I saw him at LJAA, he always had a kiss on the cheek and a hug waiting for me. He always had such great advice to give! He was true gentleman. He will be missed.
Alice Shull
March 3, 2022
To Michele & Family,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Take care & God bless.
Joyce L Nolan
March 3, 2022
Sending the Family of Michael J. Ricigliano my sincerest condolences. What a wonderful soul! He will be missed!
Guiney Family
March 3, 2022
Our deepest sympathy from our family to yours. We are lucky to have been friends with such a wonderful man. Jane, Maggie, Cate
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Fairchild Sons Funeral Home Inc1201 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
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