John Francis Ricks "Jack" passed away peacefully on December 29, 2013 in Reno, Nevada where he lived for the last 43 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents George & Matilda, his brother William and great granddaughter Ellery.
Jack attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia and received a degree in Sociology. At LaSalle, he was co-captain of the Varsity Swim team. After graduation, Jack joined the USMC and attained the rank of captain.
Jack married Kathleen Kennedy in February 1954 and entered the F.B.I. as a special agent. He served in New Haven, CT, New York City and Las Vegas (Reno) Division and retired in 1980.
Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years Kathleen; son, John Jr. of Reno; daughter, Ellen Parks (Guy) of Parker, Colorado; his sister, Dorothy Joyce of Philadelphia; 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack served as a director of the Navy League in Reno and a member of the Society of former FBI Agents. He also was a longtime volunteer at the Reno Air Races. Jack and Kaye traveled extensively through Europe & Egypt. He enjoyed swimming and sailing at Lake Tahoe with his son, John. He was an amazing, loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Jack attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia and received a degree in Sociology. At LaSalle, he was co-captain of the Varsity Swim team. After graduation, Jack joined the USMC and attained the rank of captain.
Jack married Kathleen Kennedy in February 1954 and entered the F.B.I. as a special agent. He served in New Haven, CT, New York City and Las Vegas (Reno) Division and retired in 1980.
Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years Kathleen; son, John Jr. of Reno; daughter, Ellen Parks (Guy) of Parker, Colorado; his sister, Dorothy Joyce of Philadelphia; 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack served as a director of the Navy League in Reno and a member of the Society of former FBI Agents. He also was a longtime volunteer at the Reno Air Races. Jack and Kaye traveled extensively through Europe & Egypt. He enjoyed swimming and sailing at Lake Tahoe with his son, John. He was an amazing, loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
John Francis Ricks "Jack" passed away peacefully on December 29, 2013 in Reno, Nevada where he lived for the last 43 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents George & Matilda, his brother William and great granddaughter Ellery.
Jack attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia and received a degree in Sociology. At LaSalle, he was co-captain of the Varsity Swim team. After graduation, Jack joined the USMC and attained the rank of captain.
Jack married Kathleen Kennedy in February 1954 and entered the F.B.I. as a special agent. He served in New Haven, CT, New York City and Las Vegas (Reno) Division and retired in 1980.
Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years Kathleen; son, John Jr. of Reno; daughter, Ellen Parks (Guy) of Parker, Colorado; his sister, Dorothy Joyce of Philadelphia; 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack served as a director of the Navy League in Reno and a member of the Society of former FBI Agents. He also was a longtime volunteer at the Reno Air Races. Jack and Kaye traveled extensively through Europe & Egypt. He enjoyed swimming and sailing at Lake Tahoe with his son, John. He was an amazing, loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Jack attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia and received a degree in Sociology. At LaSalle, he was co-captain of the Varsity Swim team. After graduation, Jack joined the USMC and attained the rank of captain.
Jack married Kathleen Kennedy in February 1954 and entered the F.B.I. as a special agent. He served in New Haven, CT, New York City and Las Vegas (Reno) Division and retired in 1980.
Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years Kathleen; son, John Jr. of Reno; daughter, Ellen Parks (Guy) of Parker, Colorado; his sister, Dorothy Joyce of Philadelphia; 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack served as a director of the Navy League in Reno and a member of the Society of former FBI Agents. He also was a longtime volunteer at the Reno Air Races. Jack and Kaye traveled extensively through Europe & Egypt. He enjoyed swimming and sailing at Lake Tahoe with his son, John. He was an amazing, loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
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