Sylvester J. “Syl” Riccardi, 84 of Arlington, died Monday after a long illness in the Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA.
Born in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of the late Rose (Conti) Sylvester and Riccardi. Sylvester was a Food Broker in the Massachusetts area for 30 years and retired 10 years ago. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Pacini). Devoted father of John P. Riccardi of Raynham, David W. Riccardi and his wife Debbie of Arlington. Loving grandfather of Eleanor and Christopher. Loving great grandfather of Tyler. Brother of Frank Riccardi of Burlington, Pat Riccardi of Winchester, Josie Lapera of Cambridge, Rose Kushmerek of Revere, and the late Mary Pereault, Edie Safford, Margaret Buono and Don Riccardi. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Thursday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Agnes Church, 30 Medford St., Arlington, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited and may visit the morning of the funeral. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.