Obituary of Gerardo Ricciardi

RICCIARDI, Gerardo- Passed away on Monday, October 18th, 2010 at Extendicare at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Maria. Cherished father of Maria Tennant. Loving nonno of Kyle. Dear brother of Porsia (the late Antonio), Antonietta ( the late Salvatore), Pietro (Tina) Ricciardi, Rosa (Vito) Portanova. He will be sadly missed by his brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends. Gerardo was an avid soccer fan. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at Extendicare in St Catharines for all their care and compassion. Gerardo is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday from 7-9p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place at 3p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church on Thursday at 11a.m. Entombment at Victoria Lawn Cemetery to follow. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.