Ted A. Ricci
June 29, 2016Share using:
Hancock: Ted A. Ricci, 69, of Hancock, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 29, 2016 at U.P. Health System-Portage Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Detroit on February 19, 1947, a son of the late Alfred and Mildred (Palmer) Ricci. He graduated from Centerline High School in Warren in 1965. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and later his Masters Degree from Michigan Tech. Locally he was employed at the Good Will Farm in Houghton as a guidance counselor. He then worked as a substance abuse counselor at the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, later becoming it's director. Following retirement from that position, he then became a probation officer for Keweenaw and Baraga Counties for several years.
On April 11, 1970 he married Frances Andriacchi at St. Johns Catholic Church in Ishpeming.
Ted was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock. He also served in the Big Brothers organization locally. Recently, he and long-time friend, Ed Stevens founded a local men's cancer support group. He enjoyed volunteering at Hancock High School, MTU, and Finlandia University athletic events. He coached Little League Baseball and Junior Hockey for many years. He enjoyed fishing, working out, and was an avid, lifelong Detroit Red Wings, Tigers, and Lions sports fan.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Dan Ricci.
He is survived by his wife, Frances of Hancock; sons Jason (Carrie) Ricci of Petoskey, Matthew (Christie) Ricci of Rockford, MI, and Andrew Ricci of Cedar Springs, MI; and grandchildren Kylie, Emma, Lola, Gigi, and Gianna.
Ted will be eulogized from 9:45 until 10 A.M., followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Fr. William Ssozi officiating and Deacon Art Stancher to assisting.
Friends may call at the Church of the Resurrection from 4 Until 7 P.M. on Friday where a parish prayer service will be held at 6:45 P.M.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donors choice in the name of Ted A. Ricci.
The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.