Vito Ricciardi, Jr

Vito P. Ricciardi, Jr., 95, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

Vito is survived by two sisters, Rose Seed of Worcester, and Gilda Dagostino of Northborough; many nieces and nephews, including Carol Ricciardi Rano and Michael Seed, who helped care for him in his later years. The family would like to thank Vito’s caregivers, Martha, Elizabeth, and Linda; along with a special thanks to his neighbors and friends Sandra Roach and Mario Martelotta. Vito was born in Worcester, one of twelve children to Vito and Teresa (DeFalco) Ricciardi. He was predeceased by six brothers and three sisters, Emilio, Anthony, Alfred, Albert, John, and Vincent Ricciardi, Mary Ricciardi, Phyllis Quinn, and Lillian Baroni.

Vito was a firefighter for the City of Worcester. He was a lifelong member of the YMCA and was active there until August of this year.

He served his nation proudly in the United States Navy.

Funeral Services were held privately.