He was a devoted husband for 60 years and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie Ricciardi.
Vincent was a veteran of the US Army and served his country during World War II.
He left to cherish his memory a daughter, Linda Kunz and husband Joseph of Wilmington; brother, Ricky Ricciardi of South Orange, NJ; granddaughters, Danielle Platt and husband Chris of Leland, Meghan Kunz and Sloane Kunz both of Wilmington; great grandchildren, Jake Platt, Zoe Platt and Stone Platt of Leland; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews that truly loved him.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00am Friday, May 9, 2014 at Coble Ward-Smith, Oleander Chapel with Father Bob Kus officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park with military honors.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Kempton at Brightmore, the Commons of Brightmore and Silver Stream for their compassionate and loving care.
He will be truly missed.
The staff of Coble Ward-Smith is honored to serve the family of Vincent Ricciardi.