Frank A. "Ray" Ricotta - Pueblo Chieftain - June 15, 2003 -
Frank A. "Ray" Ricotta, was born Nov. 14, 1923, and passed away June 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Ricotta; his brother, Francesco; sisters, Judith Stepich, Josephine VanCino and Adelaide Dixon. Survived by his wife, Tina; sons, David (Roni) Ricotta, Pueblo; Steven R. (Lucinda) Ricotta, Florence, Colo.; daughters, Francene Geiger, Maize, Kan.; Janie Fitzpatrick of Pueblo; and Gerry (Sam) Faraj of Goddard, Kan.; grandchildren, Amy, Carrie and Matt Ricotta, Michael and Brandon Geiger, Steven and Jessica Ricotta, Donald Cerise, Darrin Faraj, Jerrianne Garcia, Leila Wilson and Saraj Faraj; ten great-grandchildren; his sister, Edith Smith; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray served for four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from CF&I after 37 years. He loved golfing and bowled in several leagues over the years. He was a member of BPOE Elks No. 90 and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 145. Visitation, from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Family Church. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery.
Frank A. "Ray" Ricotta, was born Nov. 14, 1923, and passed away June 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Ricotta; his brother, Francesco; sisters, Judith Stepich, Josephine VanCino and Adelaide Dixon. Survived by his wife, Tina; sons, David (Roni) Ricotta, Pueblo; Steven R. (Lucinda) Ricotta, Florence, Colo.; daughters, Francene Geiger, Maize, Kan.; Janie Fitzpatrick of Pueblo; and Gerry (Sam) Faraj of Goddard, Kan.; grandchildren, Amy, Carrie and Matt Ricotta, Michael and Brandon Geiger, Steven and Jessica Ricotta, Donald Cerise, Darrin Faraj, Jerrianne Garcia, Leila Wilson and Saraj Faraj; ten great-grandchildren; his sister, Edith Smith; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray served for four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from CF&I after 37 years. He loved golfing and bowled in several leagues over the years. He was a member of BPOE Elks No. 90 and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 145. Visitation, from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Family Church. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery.
Frank A. "Ray" Ricotta - Pueblo Chieftain - June 15, 2003 -
Frank A. "Ray" Ricotta, was born Nov. 14, 1923, and passed away June 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Ricotta; his brother, Francesco; sisters, Judith Stepich, Josephine VanCino and Adelaide Dixon. Survived by his wife, Tina; sons, David (Roni) Ricotta, Pueblo; Steven R. (Lucinda) Ricotta, Florence, Colo.; daughters, Francene Geiger, Maize, Kan.; Janie Fitzpatrick of Pueblo; and Gerry (Sam) Faraj of Goddard, Kan.; grandchildren, Amy, Carrie and Matt Ricotta, Michael and Brandon Geiger, Steven and Jessica Ricotta, Donald Cerise, Darrin Faraj, Jerrianne Garcia, Leila Wilson and Saraj Faraj; ten great-grandchildren; his sister, Edith Smith; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray served for four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from CF&I after 37 years. He loved golfing and bowled in several leagues over the years. He was a member of BPOE Elks No. 90 and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 145. Visitation, from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Family Church. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery.
Frank A. "Ray" Ricotta, was born Nov. 14, 1923, and passed away June 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Ricotta; his brother, Francesco; sisters, Judith Stepich, Josephine VanCino and Adelaide Dixon. Survived by his wife, Tina; sons, David (Roni) Ricotta, Pueblo; Steven R. (Lucinda) Ricotta, Florence, Colo.; daughters, Francene Geiger, Maize, Kan.; Janie Fitzpatrick of Pueblo; and Gerry (Sam) Faraj of Goddard, Kan.; grandchildren, Amy, Carrie and Matt Ricotta, Michael and Brandon Geiger, Steven and Jessica Ricotta, Donald Cerise, Darrin Faraj, Jerrianne Garcia, Leila Wilson and Saraj Faraj; ten great-grandchildren; his sister, Edith Smith; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray served for four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from CF&I after 37 years. He loved golfing and bowled in several leagues over the years. He was a member of BPOE Elks No. 90 and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 145. Visitation, from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Family Church. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery.
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