Obituary of Michele Ricciardelli

RICCIARDELLI, Michele "Michael" Passed away peacefully and while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 16th at the Niagara on the Lake Hospital at the age of 78. Devoted husband of Natalina (nee Cavoto) and loving father of Rosemary and her husband Peter French. Cherished Nonno of Michael and Daniel French. Brother of the late Giovanni Ricciardelli and his late wife Carmella, the late Antonio Ricciardelli and his wife Natalina, Natalina and the late Antonio Costanzo, and the late Diodorina of Italy. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Michael was born in S. Marco dei Cavoti, Italy. The family extends sincere thanks to the entire staff of the N.O.T.L. Hospital for their care and compassion. Mr. Ricciardelli's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Tuesday, October 18th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street on Wednesday, October 19th at 9:30am. The Rite of Committal to follow at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. Vigil Prayers will be celebrated in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 7:30pm. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.