Julia Irene Ricciardi

Julia Irene Ricciardi, 85, died March 16, 2013, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. She was born in Carteret, N.J. She moved to Hollywood, Fla., in 1958 from New Jersey before relocating to St. Lucie County in 1997. She most recently lived in Port St. Lucie, but was formerly of Fort Pierce. Before retirement, she worked for Sears & Roebuck. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, an avid bridge player and an excellent seamstress. She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her daughter, Jill Speck of Fort Pierce; brother, Joseph Nagy; sister-in-law, Joan Nagy; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ricciardi; daughter, Felice Ricciardi; and sister, Ann Marie Mayti. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; or www.heart.org. Services: A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. April 3 at Harbor Place, 3700 S.E. Jennings Road, Port St. Lucie. Arrangements are by Yates Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie Chapel. An online guest book may be signed at www.yatesfuneralhome.com.