Alessandro “Alex” Riccitelli, 74, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden with his family by his side. He was the husband of 48 years to Rita Palmieri Riccitelli. Alex was born in Faicchio, Province of Benevento, Italy on April 19, 1940; son of the late Giuseppe and Raffaela Porto Riccitelli; had worked as a sheet metal worker for United Aluminum for many years until his retirement; enjoyed his home, gardening, his family and cutting their hair. Father of Raffaela (Lee) Capozzo and Joseph (Carmelina) Riccitelli. Grandfather of Leo and Nicolas Capozzo, Vanessa and Alex Riccitelli. Brother of Michele (Rita) Riccitelli, Maria and Concetta Ricitelli, Adelina (Peter) Mazzuccco and the late Antonio Riccitelli. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Therese Church at 11:00. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum.
CARO ZIO,
WE WILL MISS YOU, AS WE REMEMBER YOU AS A WONDERFUL UNCLE AND PERSON.
NEVER FORGET WHEN MOM AND DAD BOUGHT OUR HOUSE AND YOU WERE THERE FOR
US TO HELP OUT, THATS THE KIND OF PERSON YOU WERE, ALWAYS THERE FOR
HIS FAMILY AND FRIEND,REST IN PEACE UNCLE..MAY THE ANGELS WINGS SOFTLY
CARRY YOU TO HEAVEN…
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rita and family.
On behalf of our family, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Mrs. Riccitelli, Raffaella and family and Joe and family. Our thoughts are prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
With love and sympathy
Terra, John, Christian, Preston and Brayden Mennone
Joe and family, I am very sorry for your loss. may the comfort that god gives be with you and your family.
Joe, Carmelina, Vanessa, Alex and family we are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. We love you and hope you find some comfort and peace in this difficult time!