Louis Riccio, 103, of Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 6, 2019.
A devoted family man, his wife of 78 years, Angela (LaDuca), preceded him in death in 2016. They raised their two sons and a daughter in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, where Lou frequently worked three jobs.
They retired to Palm Harbor, Florida, where Lou became an avid golfer, and in later years often shot his age. He loved gardening and kept Angie busy cooking and canning the bounty of his “green thumb.”
Lou is a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theater. He spent time in the Philippines and helped build Quonset huts in what is now Bejing, China.
He is survived by his son Louis M. (Linda), son Richard (Nora Pat), daughter Sara (William), 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA, where the family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10 AM in Church prior to Mass. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Golf Foundation.
Judi and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to our sister-in-law Sara and family on the passing of her father. Mr. Riccio was an extraordinary man in so many ways. A true gentleman and one that you couldn’t help but admire. We saw Mr. Riccio infrequently but when we did he was always smiling and upbeat. His laugh was infectious and he enriched the lives of all those that knew him. His family adored him and his absolute devotion to them earned him their unconditional love and respect. Many have described Mr. Riccio as the last of his kind. We can only hope that his spirit and life examples will walk with each of us in our daily lives going forward and guide us in becoming better people. The SeaBee motto is “Can Do” and Mr. Riccio you certainly did. God love you and thank you for showing us how.
Chuck and Judi Reading
Lou was a great friend of my husband Jim and were in the same golf league at Pine Ridge. I was a good friend of Angie- she loved her cards. He was such a gentleman and loved by all the folks at PR.