Richard Riccitelli, age 88, of Manchester Township, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Richard was born and raised in Newark, NJ, lived in Irvington and then Union for 25 years before moving to the Renaissance in Manchester Township in 1999, when they were first built. He was a founding member of the Renaissance Rebels and a member of the Men's Club. Richard was a businessman and worked within the kitchen carpentry industry. Always interested in sports, he was a youth football coach in Irvington & Union Township earlier in life, enjoyed playing golf and softball and he was a huge fan of the Yankees and the Giants. But what Richard enjoyed the most was watching his grandsons play football.
Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Margaret "Peggy" Riccitelli, his loving children; Joseph Riccitelli and his wife Camile, Vincent Riccitelli, Susan Walker and her husband the late Chris, and David Riccitelli and his wife Maria, and his cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Gabriel, Anthony and Danielle. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Margaret "Marge" Riccitelli.
A visitation for family and friends for Richard will be held Monday, February 5, 2024 from 4 to 8 PM at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 3010 Ridgeway Road, Manchester, NJ 08759. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 10 to 10:45 AM at Saint John's RC Church, 619 Chestnut Street, Lakehurst, NJ 08733.
The Riccitelli family, long time residents of Verona, would wholeheartedly appreciate donations being made to the Verona 5th Downers Association in memory of the late Richard Riccitelli. The Riccitelli family have been long time supporters of Verona football where Matt Riccitelli, Rich’s grandson, began as an Eagle in second grade. Matt went on to play for the Hillbillies, including their 2014 state championship-undefeated season. Later playing for the Ithaca College Bombers, Matt is returning as a Hillbillies coach for this upcoming season. Similarly, Rich held the sport very close to his heart, as he was a youth football coach in Irvington earlier in life. Rich would be happy to know that his memory will live on supporting the game he loved and his grandson, Matt. The 5th Downers will utilize all donations to support the VHS Hillbillies football team in honor of Rich Riccitelli. Season home game announcements will highlight and acknowledge the generous donations and how the funds were utilized to support the team. Please visit https://gofund.me/4a0623aa to make a donation.
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