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Peter Ricca Obituary

Peter A. Ricca, 58, of Easton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born in Modica, Sicily, Italy he was a son of Rosa (Bonomo) DiGirolamo and her husband, Joseph "Pino" DiGirolamo, Sr. and the late Pietro Ricca. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High school. Most recently, Peter was employed with Lineage Frozen Foods where he worked as a supervisor.
Peter attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching football and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He also liked to go to the casino.
In addition to his mother and stepfather, Peter is survived by his step brothers, Salvatore DiGirolamo and his wife, Cheri; Michael DiGirolamo; Joseph DiGirolamo, Jr.; niece, Juliana; nephews, Nico and Luca; aunts, Michelle Stracquadanio and her husband, Giovanni; Carmela Billone; Maria Young and her husband, John; and many cousins in the United States and Italy.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his uncles, Gino and Giovanni Bonomo; and his former wife, Alice Ricca.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:15 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th and Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will take place at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Williams Twp. Memorial contributions in Peter's name may be made to St. Anthony's Church or to Shriners Children's Attn: Shriners Children's PO Box 947765 Atlanta, GA 30394. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Memorial Events
for Peter Ricca

Feb

17

Calling hours

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Morello Funeral Home, Inc.

3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA 18045

Feb

17

Mass of Christian Burial

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

9th and Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA 18402

Feb

17

Interment

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Anthony's Cemetery

Cedarville Road, Easton, PA 18042

Funeral services provided by:

Morello Funeral Home, Inc.

3720 Nicholas St., Easton, PA 18045

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