Mark Allen Riccio, 60, of Naples, FL, one of God’s special angels on earth, was called home to his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2024 at NCH North. How blessed was everyone who had a chance to know Mark. His deep abiding faith was an example to us all. Formerly of West Point, PA, he had been a resident of Naples since 1996.
Mark was born August 10, 1963 in Lansdale, PA a son of Michael and Marie (Huber) Riccio. As a member of the STARability Foundation, he enjoyed bowling, singing and dancing. Mark attended the ACM Lifting Lives Camp in Nashville, TN and sang live on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry four times. Mark became very close friends with Jon Bowman (BOWZER from Sha Na Na fame) and attended his shows whenever he appeared in Florida and adopted his motto “Grease for Peace.”
Additional things that he especially enjoyed: Sailing at Sudgen Lake, cheering for his Flyers Hockey, Kate Smith, walks on the OC NJ boardwalk and beach, The Fonz, Philly Cheese Steaks, Music, Ferris Wheels, watching old TV shows on You Tube, being with his family and friends and reading the Bible daily.
Survivors include his beloved parents, Michael and Marie Riccio of Naples, FL; loving brothers, Michael Riccio of Bonita Springs, FL, Scott (Yen) of Tampa, FL, Steve Riccio of Bonita Springs, FL; and many caring nieces, nephews and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples, FL 34108. To view his Mass online, please visit https://sjecc.org/funeral-mass/. A celebration of Mark’s life will follow in the Parish Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s name to:
STARabilty.org or Williams-Syndrome.org.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.
I will Deeply Miss my Friend I had Alot of great time together with Mark in North Penn High School he Always made me Laugh and he was had a smile on is face we will be together one day Fly with the Angels
God bless Mark! I am sure he was greeted by angels and danced into heaven. Such happy memories of Mark at STAR of Montgomery County. He always brought the brightest light with his smile and wonderful spirit. Love to all of his family. Donna Dean