Obituary of Ronald Ricci

Ron passed away peacefully on July 6th after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Ron was co-owner of Ricci's Cards and Gifts. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1962 and Villanova University in 1966. While at Villanova, he was a member of Delta Pi Epsilon fraternity. He later joined the National Guard and became a platoon Sergeant. While living in King of Prussia he was an account manager for Lever Brothers in Southeastern, Pa. Ron enjoyed skiing in the Rockies, fishing in the Bahamas and sailing and snorkeling in the Caribbean. Ron's greatest pleasure was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, who brought him great joy. Predeceased in death by his mother, Della Ricci, who lovingly cared for him for many years. He is survived by his father, Archie Ricci; sister, Janice Hontz of Washington Township; wife, MaryAnn Ricci; daughter, Jill DeRuchie; daughter and husband, Joelle and Charles Nash; daughter and husband, Kari and Edward Stockbridge; grandchildren, Dillon, Brett and Zachary Nash, Anthony and Michael DeRuchie, Kate and Sophia Stockbridge;and his other sister Jane Pustizzi; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Please make contributions to: Sacred Heart scholarship fund. 15 N. East Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360