VINCENT F. RICCI

87, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Eda (DeFelice) Ricci. Vincent was born in Providence, a son of the late Giuseppe and Angelica (Balestrina) Ricci. Mr. Ricci was an airplane mechanic at Quonset Point and was also a WW II Army veteran. He is survived by his loving children, Alfred Ricci of Cranston, Diane Palermo and her husband John Palermo, Jr. of Cranston. He was also the cherished grandfather of Alicia Baccaire, and brother of Orlando Ricci, Ronald Ricci, Lena Almonte, Angelina Barone and the late John, Anthony, Carmine, Ralph, Oliver, Alfred Ricci and Anna DeFusco. His funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial with military honors will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Friday 4-8 pm.

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