Anthony G. Ricci

Anthony Ricci, 88, passed away in Philadelphia on October 2, 2018.

Born January 17, 1930, and like others of his generation, Mr. Ricci forged a life of achievements that far exceeded his humble beginnings. A devoted husband, a loving father, a proud grandfather, and a military veteran, he graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University and received a graduate studies fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania where he pursued a PhD in Engineering. He worked primarily for General Electric Company in aerospace and transportation before retiring in 1990.

Possessing a witty personality and a generous spirit made him an instantly likeable person and a positive influence on family, friends, and colleagues. He was a long-time jazz and classical music aficionado and had a strong interest in architecture, where he later designed his post-retirement mountaintop home in Laurel Park, NC.

Diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, Mr. Ricci defied the medical odds, and battled valiantly and lived unconditionally for nearly nine years.

Mr. Ricci is survived by his wife Luella (nee DiDonato), his four sons, Kenneth (Barbara), David, Michael (Rosemary), James (Rebecca), and his grandchildren Daniel, Joseph, Marisa, Mariana, Bryan and Amy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Monday, October 8th, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 1601 Derstine Rd., Hatfield, PA.  Friends and family may call from 9:00-10:00 AM prior to mass.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Corey Langer, Director, Thoracic Oncology at Penn Medicine, and his entire team for their exceptional care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104 or at pennmedicine.org/cancer/giving .

Arrangements by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale, PA.

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