Eric W. Ricciardi

Eric Ricciardi Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

ERIC W. RICCIARDI 29, of West Palm Beach, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, October 30, 2006. Honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Infantry, PFC Ricciardi was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division in Ft. Drum, NY, C-Co 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry with tours in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart Award. He is survived by his wife, Kati; his parents, Michael and Debrah; his brother, Christopher; and his sister, Jennie. A Funeral Service will be held 7pm, Monday, November 6, 2006 at Boynton Memorial Chapel, 800 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach. A visitation will be held from 5pm until the time of service on Monday. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contact the funeral home regarding contribution information. Boynton Memorial ChapelFamily owned & operated(561) 734-5600 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Nov. 5, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Ricciardi

10 Entries

Debrah Ricciardi

December 1, 2006

Hello our Dear Eric, this is mom and dad again, we buried you on Thurs. and a very sad day for us. We think of you everyday, your in our thoughts when we wake and when we retire for the day. May you rest in peace. We love and miss you very much. Our lives will never be the same without you. Love, Mom and Dad

Istvan Ay

November 27, 2006

Hi Eric,this is Stephen and Piroska. You have already met her but I missed to meet you.You were in our family,your name was often mentioned. I do not have a friend, a really good one here and somehow I always felt we could be good friends.But I am late.I always planned to travel over there and get acquainted with you and your folks but it was enough excuse not to go: I am busy.Now I know,I am never busy.Our time is precious,because we can lose it.I lost our conversations,debates,drinking a beer with a good buddy.Lost the stories about the Army,though,as you know now,I was not a real tough soldier,like yourself.And yes,Eric,I should say thank you for repelling my bullet.You fought in many countries,maybe that is the way I can work here in a peaceful,stable country.Thank you by the name of my whole family.Now I have a real Unknown Soldier and this is so sad and unfair.Eric,my friend, I say good-bye,we say good-bye.You and me,we all know,this text mainly talks to the living.You are in our mind and you can read our mind forever.So long,buddy. Stephen and Piroska.

flora stargell

November 19, 2006

Hi Eric, This is Flora and Dennis. I guess God had a different mission for you now. You are very much missed and loved and we will never forget you. We hope your family will all come together and be stronger as a family unit, I know you would of wanted it that way. But, that was the way you were, family oriented. I did not know a kinder person or a more loving person and you will always and forever be in our thoughts. God bless you and your family. With deepest love and respect, Flora and Dennis

Debrah Ricciardi

November 10, 2006

Hi Eric, this is Mom. Just want to wish you a Happy Veterans Day. You are missed dearly. Love, Mom and Dad

Elizabeth Jacobs

November 10, 2006

Eric Riccardi will be missed by many, especially by the Care Committee team at the Embassy Suites. Eric served as Vice President of the Care Committee and was admired for his diplomacy, efficieny and his abilty to be responsible and effective in his responsibility as Vice President. Eric brought many well-thought out ideas to the table and implemented them with grace and dignity. His appreciation of mankind will always be remembered and most importantly his enlightening heart and sense of humor.
Care Committee at the Embassy Suites.

dee cook

November 5, 2006

im sorry i never got to meet you. i only know your dad and brother. i am so sorry for your loss at this time. may god be with you and yours.

Katie Szilagyi

November 5, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

cheryl scott

November 5, 2006

Eric you will be sorely missed. Your presence in our lives will live on in the special memories you gave us. Thank you for being in our lives.

Nancy Flynn

November 5, 2006

I have worked with Eric the last 1 1/2 years and he was a pleasure to work with. All of our associates and guests loved him. He was always one of the first to volunteer to do something or ask if you needed help. He always put himself last to help someone else whether it was a guest or associate...I will never forget the time that he dug a hole under a trailor and crawled under a trailor to get a guest's puppy out...that is just the kind of guy Eric was. He will be deeply missed by myself and all of the Associates and Guests of the Embassy Suites Hotel - Palm Beach Gardens. Thank you Eric for being you and everything you have done for us.

Yvonne & David Hill

November 5, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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