Mrs. Maria D. Ricci, of Medford, formerly of Boston’s North End died on Thursday in Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford. She is the wife of Vincenzo Ricci with whom she shared more than 61 years of marriage.
Born in Italy, daughter of the late Ascenzo and Bruna DiCenso, she was educated there and later came to the United States settling in Boston’s North End. She moved to Medford in 1984. She was a kind hearted woman who loved to cook. Nothing gave her more satisfaction than spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devout woman who often would partake in day long church retreats. In addition to her husband she leaves a son Franco and his wife Alicia of Malden, a daughter in law, Yvonne Ricci of Medford, wife of the late Ascenzo Ricci. Loving grandmother of Danielle O’Brien of Stoneham and Damien Ricci of Quincy. Great Grandmother of Nicholas, Emily and Natalie O’Brien and Colette Ricci. Dear sister of Concetta Franciosa of Medford and the late Emma DiCenso.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main Street Medford on Wednesday at 8:00 AM. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street Malden at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4- 8 PM. Services will conclude with entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Maria’s name may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 1 Bridge Street, Newton MA. 02458.