March 26, 1912 - May 24, 2010
Age 98, of Gardeau St., Perry, died peacefully with his family by his side on May 24, 2010 at the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.
He was born March 26, 1912 in Buffalo, son of the late Anthony and Mary Liberti Ricotta. He was employed for 26 years as a welder at the former Kaustine Furnace & Tank Co. in Perry. Mr. Ricotta owned Sunnyside Dairy Farm in Fillmore for 11 years from 1955 to 1966. He was also employed as a construction carpenter for Carpenter’s Union Local # 85 in Rochester. He retired in 1971. He was a long time member of St. Joseph’s Church in Perry.
Mr. Ricotta was an avid fisherman and vegetable gardener. He enjoyed good food and most of all spending time with his family. He lived a long, wonderful, loving life.
Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Rose Macaluso Ricotta; his daughter in laws, Gale Ricotta of Warsaw, Sharon Ricotta of Perry; his grandchildren, Debbie Ricotta of Buffalo, Mike Ricotta of Perry, Doug Ricotta of Warsaw, Tony (Cindy) Ricotta of Perry; his great grandchildren, Jessica, Joseph, Sarah Jo and Anthony Ricotta all of Perry. He was the father of the late Anthony Ricotta and Peter Ricotta and brother of the late Louie Ricotta, Susie Macaluso and Josephine Cappadonia.
There are no calling hours. A memorial mass will be held Friday at 11 AM at St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Joseph’s Church site in Perry. Private burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, 62 Prospect St., Warsaw, NY 14569 or St. Isidore’s Parish, 8 Park St., Perry, NY 14530. Arrangements are being completed by Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, Castile. Online condolences at http://www.harmon-watson.com.
May 28, 2010 : Memorial Mass for Joseph C. Ricotta at St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Joseph’s Church site in Perry - 11:00 AM - At St. Isidore's Parish, St. Joseph's Church site, Perry.
Aug 30.10 from Patti Hoffman Gottovi:
My sincere sympathy to the entire Ricotta family. In my youth, I was a member of St. Joseph's church and Donna Cappadonia was in my graduating class in 1971. Since my mother, Julia Hoffman passed away in 2002, I haven't been back to Perry much, but I remember going with her to church every time I was in the area. God Bless your family at this sad time and the sadness will turn into fond memories.
May 30.10 from Tom Dunn:
Our condolences to Joe's wife, sons Mike, Doug and entire family. Know that our thoughts are with you at this time.
May 29.10 from Joe Marchiano:
I'll never forget driving to Perry as a little kid with my family and visiting Uncle Joe & Aunt Rosie. Very special times!
You are eternally united with Uncle Anthony, Uncle Peter (My Godfather) and the rest of your beloved family.
Until we all meet again, May God Bless you Uncle Joe!
Joe Marchiano - (Buffalo)
May 28.10 from Paul & Sandi Nichols:
Our condolences to Joe's wife and family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 27.10 from Mary Macaluso Reynolds:
The things I remember about My Uncle Joe, he and my brother Pete would always get up at 4 in the morning to go have coffee with my Mom Susie,every morning, everyday. My Uncle always had a smile and good words to say to everyone. He was the Best!! I Love You Uncle Joe!!!!!
May 27.10 from Monica Ricotta Steele:
Uncle Joe will be missed his family in CA. I will always remember him as a strong man, a loving man, a true man. I wish we could have been together more here on earth but will love our reunion in heaven with Jesus.
May 26.10 from thomas sherman:
to racotta family thinking of the hole family and god bless the family tom sherman florida
May 26.10 from David & Karen Griggs:
How does one try to sum of the life of another, how do you convey what his life meant. To say he was a loving husband, a loving father, a loving grandfather and a loving friend of over 55 years should be enough. Albert Schweitzer said; "The true worth of a man is not to be found in man himself, but in the colours and textures that come alive in others." To Joe's loving family our deepest regrets for your loss.
David & Karen
May 26.10 from Sharon Ricotta:
My father-in law was father to many of Pete's and Anthony's friends in Fillmore and Perry. He will be sadly missed by his family and his friends. But he is where he has wanted to be for a while, with his boys! I love and miss you Joe, Pete and Anthony!! LOve, Your Daughter-In- Law Sharon
May 26.10 from Laurie Ricotta Hernandez:
We're so proud of the wonderful man our Uncle Joe was, and we're thankful for the love he had for all of his family. Uncle Joe is always in our hearts, and he is loved and missed a lot already out here in California.
May 26.10 from Angela Griggs-Gitsis:
To the Entire Ricotta Family,
Joe was a true inspiration to alot of people and will be missed dearly. He will always have a special place in my heart, right next to Pete and Anthony. He lived a long, full life...now he is with his sons and they can all be our guardian angels!
Love Always,
Angela, George and Sam Gitsis
(Dave and Karen Griggs daughter)
May 26.10 from Sharon & Tasha:
Our thoughts are with you at this time of your loss. Joe was a great man!