Timeline for William H. Ricardi
Born: October 14, 1937
Died: January 23, 2022
William H. Ricardi, 84, of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Son of the late Enrico and Mary (Barscz) Ricardi, he was born in Ludlow on October 14, 1937. He was a 1955 graduate of Ludlow High School where he captained the varsity baseball, soccer and basketball teams. He worked as the Supervisor of Decorating for the Friendly Ice Cream Company for over 30 years. William was active coaching youth baseball for over 20 years. His favorite activity was fly fishing every day along the Swift River. He was a communicant of Christ the King Parish in Ludlow.
William is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy (Jangrow) Ricardi; his sons Brian Ricardi (Sheri); William A. Ricardi of Ireland; his daughters Linda Loui (David) and Janet Walsh (Michael). He also leaves his grandchildren Noah Walsh; Cassandra, Gregory and Lucas Ricardi and E. J, Loui. Sadly, he was predeceased by his sister Phyllis Pisarczyk.
Visiting hours for William will be Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church. Burial will be in Island Pond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in William’s memory be made to the Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105 or www.dakinhuman.org.
Sincere condolences to Bill's family. Bill made all of our lives better. Bill will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Old Friend.
I only knew Bill as a fellow angler on the Swift. He was a delight to share a pool with — generous with information, fishing territory, and very knowledgeable. He will be greatly missed by all his Swift a River colleagues.
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Visiting hours for William will be Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA.
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Time: 10:00 am
A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church. Burial will be in Island Pond Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in William’s memory be made to the Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105 or www.dakinhuman.org.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Sincere condolences to Bill's family. Bill made all of our lives better. Bill will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Old Friend.
I only knew Bill as a fellow angler on the Swift. He was a delight to share a pool with — generous with information, fishing territory, and very knowledgeable. He will be greatly missed by all his Swift a River colleagues.
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.