Anthony J. "Chick" Ricciardelli
- July 26, 1934 - February 8, 2012
- Melrose, Massachusetts
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“We miss you everyday! Thank you for everything you have done for us! You were like family and we will never forget you! Rest in peace.
With love,
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Leslie and Adam - Melrose, MA
“working with you at smith&nephew were the best of times.
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2 of 8 | Posted by: richard brown
“Chick,
I love you and miss you. I wish you were with us.
Love, Alma
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Alma Ricciardelli - Melrose , MA
“Grampy, I love you and I miss you.
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Elise - Granddaughter
“Dear Mrs. Ricciardelli,Joanne,and Tony,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Ricciardelli. May your fond memories of him help get you...Read More »
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Nancy Ambrosino ( Santo) - MA
“Love you Gramp
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Lauren - Granddaughter
“Aunt Alma, Tony, Joanne & Family;
Deepest sympathy to all of you.
I have so many fond memories as a child at family gatherings, picking...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Mary Ricciardelli & David March, Jr - CT
“The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable....Read More »
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8 of 8 | Posted by: John W. Gately, Fred Sprague & Steve Bartholomew
Anthony J. "Chick" Ricciardelli, of Melrose, formerly of East Boston, died in Melrose on Feb. 8, 2012 at the age of 77. Tony was born & raised in East Boston and a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1952. He worked as a Manager for Ronco Machine in Middleton for almost 20 years. Chick resided in East Boston until 1969 and then Melrose for the past 43 years. Tony enjoyed working in his yard, setting up model trains around the holidays and hosting big family cookouts. His family was the most important thing in his life. He was the beloved husband of Alma F. (Trottier) Ricciardelli for 55 years. The Loving father of Anthony Ricciardelli & his wife Ann of North Carolina and Joanne Cannarozzo of Reading. He was the Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Juliana, Rachel, Elise, Carmen and Gina. Caring brother of Marguerite Belgiorno & her husband Al of Revere, Albert Ricciardelli & his late wife Ruth of California, Robert Ricciardelli & his wife Alice of Melrose, the late Angelo Ricciardelli & his late wife Camille, the late Joseph Ricciardelli & his late wife Edith and the late Alfred Ricciardelli & his late wife Marie. Lifelong friend of Charlie & Margaret Scimone of Melrose. Former father in law of Thomas Cannarozzo of Middleton. Loving cousin, uncle and friend to many others. A funeral service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Sunday, Feb. 12th at 4PM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 12-4PM. Burial will be private.
