I already miss you my brother. This tragic, unexpected event has changed me forever. You have always protected your little sister. From fighting off high school boys who you didn’t think were good enough for me to standing up to a pack of crazy bullies at Playland Park in my honor. When you loved you loved hard. When you were hurt you hurt hard. You were a strong man although you were extremely sensitive and took things to heart. You were so creative, from your writing of songs to your cooking. And don’t get me started on your pizza! Colony Pizza our favorite back in Connecticut. What I will miss most are your weekly updates and pictures of your chef style dishes, your garden of fig trees, tomatoes, zucchini and more, and your 3 kitties ~ Pockets, Anabel and KC Bear. You always were a hard worker and put your artistic talents into everything you did. You had a love of your motorcycles too. Unfortunately, and although all geared up that fateful day, that love took your life. A quick trip to get garlic powder for your Sunday sauce. I hope at least one person learns from your story that life is short you never know when that time you see or speak to someone may be the last here on earth. Be kind to one another. Be there. Share your love because that really is what we are here for ❤️ I will see you again my beloved brother.

So many great memories of you Ricky!!! Growing up In South Salem NY. So young and carefree. That is how I will remember you always!! You have your wings♥️

With all my Love and condolences to this beautiful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you always, Love Beverly ❤️

Thanks for the laughs, it was a pleasure working with you Ricky!!!!

Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed……

Rick you were a GOOD MAN!!! I’m glad I got to meet you, my condolences to the family. You in a BETTER PLACE MY FRIEND!!. Nothing but love RIP brother.

My deepest condolences to the family. Rick was a great friend and neighbor. Every time I called him, he’d always answer the phone saying yes dear. He was always helpful if I ever needed a hand with anything. We were garden buddies, we talked about growing tomatoes. In fact, the tomato tree I have was a San Marzano, that he started for me. He will be truly missed. Many blessing to the family in your time of grief.

Ricky,

I’m keeping our golf game we had scheduled for this Saturday 6-15-2024. You will be sitting next to me as always. My memories will be fond of a man I enjoyed both at play and work. Say hi to God for me Ricky and I will see you in the future.

Dave Jordan so very sorry he was a Great Friend ❤️

You will be missed greatly. Thank you for mentoring many of us at Davco. It was an honor working day to day with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Rest in Peace my friend.

RIKKI-
You will always be remembered here @ INDIANTOWN MARINE CENTER. You had the best stories and your happy energy will be missed forever.

A lot of great memories of Ricky from our high school days. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to his family & friends.

Our condolences to family.

RIP Rick

Bobby & Jo Ann Lapolla

My heart goes out to you for the loss of your loved one, Ricky. I remember Sherry how we would always mess with him and drive him nuts when we were kids, but deep down I know he loved it!! Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to the family during this difficult time. Thinking of you. xoxoxo

We start it at PBIA together yes he is a good guy we will missing you Rick you were a good man! My condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace brother.

Over the many years of working with Ricky, I came to know him as the type of guy who would always take the time to help and listen to anyone. Ricky wasn’t afraid to speak his mind. He was genuine. He was kind and generous to me and I will miss him. To all his friends and family, I am very sorry for your sudden loss of Ricky.

I am at a loss for words over Ricky’s passing. In the years I worked with him I found his passion for life and work second to none. He was always there for anyone that needed help without questioning. I will always remember him and his willingness to speak up when needed and take the extra step to achieve our goals and success. He will be truly missed by us all

My prayers are with you, Rick and your mom, Sherry, your loving sister and your 3 daughters (Christina, Jennifer and your loving step daughter, Rosalie.)
Does anyone know if Rick was a Christian? I pray for his soul.

One of my fondest memories with you was lighting fire crackers on 4th of July.

You offered to teach me how to drive a stick shift. I was too scared I would ruin your truck.

Playing Monopoly for hours and hours.

I loved when you came to California and we went with the church youth group to Raging Waters. The bus broke down and you jumped in to offer your help. I hope you experienced the love of Christ on that trip.

So many memories from our childhood. We didn’t really know each other as adults. The last time I saw you was in New York in 2001. You showed me pictures of your beautiful girls.

I will miss you my cousin.