Leonard Riccio

FEDERALSBURG - Leonard J. Riccio, 85, died at his home on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006.

He was born in Stroudsburg, Pa., the son of the late John Leonard Riccio and Lucy DePalma Riccio.

He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran of 30 years, retiring as a chief petty officer. He was a member of St. Luke"s Episcopal Church in Seaford, Del., the American Legion, Kings Solomon Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Greenwich, R.I. and he was a member of the Fleet Reserve No. 42 in New Kingston, R.I.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth S. Thomas Riccio; two daughters, Rosie Mueller and her husband Jim, of Federalsburg and Patricia Gibson of Key West Fla.; a son, John Riccio and his wife Judy of New Kingston, R.I.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.; two sisters, Loretta Lee and Mary Riccio formerly of Stroudsburg, Pa., preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday at St. Luke"s Episcopal Church in Seaford, Del. with the Rev. Jean Kirby officiating. Burial will follow at Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg.

The family has suggested that donations be made in his memory to the Bonnie Hilghman Cancer Fund c/o Mid-Shore Community Foundation 102 E. Dover St., Easton, MD 21601 or to the Alzheimer"s Association Eastern Chapter 212 Bay St. Easton, MD 21601.