John Anthony Ricci

March 10, 1936 - February 17, 2017
John Anthony Ricci
Service Date:
Monday, February 27, 2017 11:00 AM
Service Location:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

John Anthony Ricci passed away peacefully on February 17, 2017 in Mesa, AZ where he lived with his son, John P. Ricci. John was born March 10, 1936 in Livingston, MT to Sam G. and Theresa (Armentaro) Ricci.

He married the love of his life, Phillis Laubach Ricci who preceded him in death in 1990.

John is survived by his children Michael (Kathy) Ricci, Virginia "Ginny" (Kenneth) Hansen, John Patrick (Diane) Ricci, Jeanette Ricci, Samuel Ricci; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and brothers James Ricci and Robert Ricci.

John is preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Irene (Laubach) Ricci; parents Sam and Theresa Ricci; brothers Victor Ricci and Emil Ricci; daughter in law Diane Moyer Ricci; and grandson Chesney Hansen.

He will always be remembered for his love of cooking for his family and friends. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

A viewing will be held on Monday, February 27th at 10:00 AM with Recitation of the holy Rosary at 10:45 AM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM all at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1085 East 700 South, Salt Lake City. Graveside to follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue T Street, Salt Lake City.