ERNEST C. 'COUNT' RICCI

92, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of the late Angelina M.(DelFino) Ricci. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Albert and Maria (Marro) Ricci. Ernest was a self employed businessman. He was the owner of the former Count's Lounge of Johnston for twenty years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his horses.

He is survived by his loving children, Annmarie Montgomery and her husband Robert of Johnston, Ernest C. Ricci, Jr. and his wife Donna, and Anthony A. Ricci of Johnston. He was the cherished grandfather of Lisa Marie Ricci, Kimberly Norigian, Erika Ricci, Andrea Ricci, Dylan Montgomery, and Sara Ricci and the great-grandfather of Charlotte Grace Tu. Ernest was the brother of the late Carlo, Albert, Ralph, Edward, and Raymond Ricci, Emily Famiano, Josephine Pescosolido, and Mary DiPalma.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hope Alzheimer Center, 25 Brayton, Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920.

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