Anthony “Bud” Leo Ricciardelli, 86, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of sixty years to Marie “Micki” Cangiano Ricciardelli. Bud was born in New Haven on January 18, 1929; son of the late Leo and Lillian Cappello Ricciardelli; was a graduate of Hillhouse High School; attended Arnold College and served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean war. Bud was the co-owner of Montowese Meats for many years, won many athletic awards in his younger years for track, football, basketball, baseball and soccer. He was an avid Mets, Knicks and NY Giants fan. Bud was fun loving and could be remembered for the many times he wore costumes at parties. Father of Leonard (Sharon) Ricciardelli, Richard Ricciardelli and Julie (Robert) Burdon. Brother of Ralph (Rose) Ricciardelli. Also survived by five loving grandchildren, Alayna and Alex Ricciardelli, Erica, Meghan and Renee Burdon; also many brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. We remember him for being a loving, devoted husband and father who always put the needs of his family first.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven on Monday morning at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation c/o Yale School of Medicine, 40 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with arrangements.
Dearest Micki ,Leonard,Richie and Julie. I am soo sad to hear about Buddy. He was one of the sweetest and gentlest men I ever knew. When I worked at Montowese years ago, he always made me smile with his sense of humor and made me feel like I was one of the family. I am glad I got to see him again this past Christmas. My heart is heavy for your loss.
Dear Micki, Julie and the rest of the Ricciardelli family, we are so sadden to hear about the loss of your husband and father. He was a great man who was so devoted to his family. He was always very kind to us also, always asking about our sons, Michael and Andrew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. God Bless you.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ❤️????
Dear Lennie and Sharon,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With much love, Anthony and Deb
Dear Micki and family,we are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and our prayers go out to you.
Micki i am truley sorry for your loss buddy was a good man and will be missed.may god be with you and your family now and always..
So sorry to hear….please take my condolences to a very special family.
PATRICK WADE