Anthony (Tony, Pop) Riccio Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cohoes NY, Anthony (Tony, Pop) Riccio, 88, of Cohoes, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday January 29, 2016. Tony was born on January 23, 1928, the son of late Angelina and John Riccio of Glasco, NY. He lived in Cohoes NY with his late wife Tina where they raised their four children and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Pop was a quiet, hardworking man, and always the perfect gentleman. He enjoyed a home project, tending to his elaborate vegetable garden, and making his own red wine each year with pride. Most other times he could be found cooking in the kitchen or hosting a family gathering alongside the love of his life, Tina. He has been reunited now in heaven with Tina, as well as his loving daughter Mary. He is survived by his daughter Angela (Tom) Husser of Bennington, VT, son Tony (Cathy) of Loudonville, and son Rick (Donna) of Latham. Pop is also survived by his pride and joy, his 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, Brad (Rachel) Husser and daughter Nora, Jennifer (Michael) Rushing and daughter Aisley, Katelyn (Matt) Blanchard, Alex LaCoss, Emily LaCoss, Megan LaCoss, McKenzie Riccio, Matthew Riccio, Michael Riccio, and David Riccio. Tony also leaves behind 1 sibling Joe (Fran) and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by Sisters Mary Snider, Emily Spada, and Brother Nick Riccio. Family was everything to Pop. He was proud of each and every one of his children and grandchildren and nothing brought him more joy than visiting with friends and family. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from Marra Funeral Home, 246 Remsen Street, Cohoes at 10:30 a.m. and then to St Michaels church, 36 Page Avenue, Cohoes where Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Waterford. Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 at Marra Funeral Home. Special thanks to the staff of Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, you were a part of Pop’s extended family. Donations may be made, in Lieu of flowers, to the Hoosick Falls Health Center, 16 Danforth St, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090; in memory of Tony Riccio.

Anthony (Tony, Pop) Riccio

January 23, 2016 - January 29, 2016