Mrs. Phyllis Ann Ricci, age 91 of Medford died Thursday surrounded by her loving family on New Years Day in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medford. She was the wife of the late Albert F. Ricci Sr.Mrs. Ricci was born and educated in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Lena J. (Albanese) Zarella. In earlier years she worked as a clerk in the License Suspension Division of the Registry of Motor Vehicles in the former Nashua Street Registry for more than ten years. Among her many talents, she was a notable cook and loved making dinner for her many family and friends. She was also a gifted caretaker and babysitter, a trait for which she is remembered by many. She is survived by two daughters: Phyllis Campanella and her husband Frank of Medford, Lorraine Cross and her husband John of Lynn. Grandmother of Michael and David Campanella, Laurie, Kevin, Jason Cross. Beloved mother of the late Albert F. Ricci Jr. Dear sister of the late Mary Polcari, George, Albert and Larry Zarella Sr.Friends may call Sunday from 4 thru 8 at Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. Her Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, Monday at 11:30 am. Burial will be Monday in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.In lieu of flowers, Contributions in Phyllis’s name may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter, Attention: Development Department, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.