Antonio ‘Tony’ Ricciardi 1931-2023

Tony, as he was affectionately known, was born March 4, 1931, in Toro, Campobasso, Italy, and was a son of Santuccio and Maria Antonia Rossodivita Ricciardi. He came to the United States through New York City and settled in Campbell on June 9, 1966.

Tony began working as a barber and went on to become a steel worker with Cold Metal Products, from where he retired in 1994.

He was a parishioner of the former St. Lucy Roman Catholic Church, now Christ the Good Shepherd Parish in Campbell.

Tony loved tending to his garden, making tomato sauce and eating pasta. He enjoyed DiRusso’s sausage and insisted that he get it directly from the plant and not from the grocery store. Tony enjoyed the time that he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, whom he loved being a “Nonno” to.

He is survived by his loving wife, the former Giuseppina “Josephine” Assunta Iacobacci Ricciardi, whom he married on Oct. 15, 1953. He also leaves his son, Dr. Santuccio (Lynda) Ricciardi of Poland; his grandchildren, Anthony and Marisa Ricciardi of Poland; his brother, Andrea (Rose) Ricciardi of Campbell; and his sister, Lucy (George) Bednick of Cleveland. He also leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents; and his three brothers, Mario, Michael and Nicolino Ricciardi; as well as an infant brother, Alfredo Ricciardi.

The Ricciardi family has entrusted Tony’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, 159 Reed Ave. in Campbell. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Matthew Zwilling officiating.

Tony will be laid to rest in Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown.

The Ricciardi family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the entire staff of Masternick Memorial, for the loving care that was given to Tony.

Please visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and to leave condolences with the Ricciardi family.

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