16, 1983, and who passed parents, Donato and Ascienzia Ricci stepmother, Anna Victoria Rossi Ricci brothers, Louis “Lou,” Mario “Mugs,” Orlando “Oops” and Herbert “Herbie ” sisters, Loretta Ricci Sellars and Mary S. He was preceded in death by his faithful wife, Joan M. Lawson Philpot (Rob) of Maine brother-in-law, Tom Vesely (Lily) of Georgia 20 grandchildren 30 great-grandchildren many nieces, nephews and cousins and a very loving and caring church family. ![]() Lawson (Darla) of North Carolina and Rebecca M. Lawson Odom (Jimmy) of Warren, Timothy G. Ricci Ainsley (Brian) of Champion four stepchildren, James Lawson (Dr. He is survived by a daughter, Annette Elaine Ricci Gilmour (Wm.) of Howland a son, James Anthony Ricci of Warren two sisters, Annamaria Ricci Mazzarick (Barry) of Cortland and Dina S. He was a member of the National Packard Museum, the Gideons International Christian Businessmen’s Committee, Right to Life, Life Chain and Crusade for Christ. He loved working and witnessing for his Lord Jesus, especially to the Amish people, among whom he had several friends. He also served as trustee of Stony Glen Camp in Madison for over 35 years until his death. He was a member of Champion Baptist Church for many years and served his Lord Jesus Christ as trustee, mission committee member, handicap bus driver and Sunday school teacher. He also owned and operated Vanguard Hydraulic Sales and Service until he retired. He then built and operated the Dairy Queen store in Hubbard for five years, owned and operated the Taylor Rental Center in Champion, as well as operated Vanguard Architectural Specialties on the side. ![]() He enjoyed golfing, swimming, biking, hiking, flying, gardening and cooking, and he was an avid reader.Īfter graduating, he attended Northeast Missouri State Teacher’s College (now Truman University) in Kirksville, Mo., and Youngstown College (now Youngstown State University). In his teen years, he worked at Getty’s Trailer Sales. ![]() He started caddying at Eastwood Golf Course (now Eastwood Mall) at the age of 8 - his claim to fame is he caddied for Slamming Sam Snead during an exposition at the Trumbull Country Club. He was fond of saying “he was in business since 8 years old” selling Liberty, Colliers, Better Homes and Gardens, Life and Look magazines, as well as Cloverine Salve and Fuller Brushes door-to-door. Harding High School.įor the most part, he was a businessman. 24, 1928, in Warren, the fifth son of Donato and Ascienzia Rossi Ricci.
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