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Robert John Ricca

robert ricca

July 26, 1947 ~ August 28, 2026

Born in: Flushing, New York
Resided in: Smithtown, New York

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Visitation: Friday, September 4, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787

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Visitation: Friday, September 4, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787

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Mass: Saturday, September 5, 2026
10:30 am

Christ The King R.C. Church
2 Indian Head Road
COMMACK, NY 11725

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Interment:

St. Charles Cemetery

2015 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale NY
11735

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In Memory of Bob

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  2. Dearest Lynn,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Bobby was a true gentleman and a wonderful friend.
    I am here for you to help in anyway that you need.
    Sincerely, Pat

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  3. Dearest Lynn,
    Our love and prayers are with you and your children and grandchildren at this sad and difficult time.
    Bobby was a good friend and a great person. He will be missed very much.

    Love,
    Andreina and Ray

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  6. candleI will always remember him as a tall and strong man with such a gentle and soft presence. One of those men who made you feel safe simply by being around him. He will continue to provide his light and warmth through the love he gave to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Sending you and your family so much love during this time.

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  7. candleDear Lynn,
    Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Bob was a lifelong friend who will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
    With Deepest Sympathy,
    Mike and Joy

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    • Bob was a strong loving caring person. He was a good friend to Ken and me. He was a devoted husband to Lynn and a loving father and grandfather
      He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
      He and his family are in our prayers. I promise to be there for Lynn in any way I can.

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  8. Lynn Ricca and family

    Your husband Bob was tall and respected in so many ways: as a devoted husband , father , grand father and a football coach ar St John’s University. He was gracious and kind to all.

    Maureen and I are deeply sorry for you and your family . However, I’m sure that he has taught his family ( TEAM RICCA) How to move on as a team remembering years of memories , laughs , hugs , achievements and disappointments, so let’s not let him down. Let his example shine on all of us who will miss him dearly, forever .🙏❤️

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  10. Bob was a class act, a true gentleman, and a great teammate on our championship team at Holy Cross HS

    My sympathies to the Ricca family.

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  12. On behalf of the Tomlinson Family, our deepest condolences on Bob’s passing. From our family gatherings with you and Gertrude to our days working at St. John’s Athletucs and Security, Bob was always kind, supportive, and well regarded and respected. May all the wonderful memories you shared comfort you all during this difficult time.
    The Tomlinson Family – Jim, Kevin, Anne, Ellen & Tom

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  13. My condolences to the Ricca family. I read something that describes Bob well, “He played life like a great game—with strong faith, fierce family loyalty, and endless passion.”
    John Rossillo

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  14. My condolences to the Ricca family. I read something that describes Bob well, “He played life like a great game—with strong faith, fierce family loyalty, and endless passion.”
    John Rossillo

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  15. candleMrs. Ricca & family! I am so so sorry to hear this news… Our neighborhood family has been so important over the years to all of the Straws. I loved coming to your house and always having Mr Ricca give me a good glass of wine… I wish I had better things to say right now, but all I can think of is that I am so sorry, I’m thinking of you, and I’m keeping you all in my prayers.. Love you guys! Kara (Straw) Johnson

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  16. We are very saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man. He was a true gentlemen, kind, caring m and someone who was deeply loved and respected ball who knew him. We feel especially grateful that our families were brought together through our children and that we had thn blessing of sharing grandchildren with him. He was a wonderful grandfather and a truly good man, and his memory will live on through the children and grandchildren he loved so deeply.

    Our hearts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
    With love and deepest sympathy,
    Margaret and Dennis Malecki

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  17. Lauri and Rich Farley

    Our sincere condolences to Lynn and the entire Ricca family. I worked with Bob for many years at St.John’s and a friendship was built. He was both loved and respected by all. We share your grief.
    Lauri

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  18. candleMy sincerest condolences to the Ricca Family. He was the right person at the right time for many of us who were at the beginning of their life’s journey. He was a thoughtful honest man and we enjoyed playing for him. He will be missed.

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  19. To Mrs. Lynn Ricca and family, may The Good Lord comfort and strengthen you at this time. Coach Ricca was loved by many. He was a great mentor and friend, I will miss him dearly. His memory lives on in the hearts of the many lives he impacted.

    With love,
    Dennis Bligen

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  20. candleDear Lynn & Family
    Ned & I send you our deepest condolences at this time.Bob was a very special friend , who was loved by all who knew him. May your beloved Bob rest in peace in God’s loving care, now & forever.
    Love, Ann & Ned

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  21. candleOur deepest condolences to Lynn and family. Bob had such a presence and we will miss waving to him as he rounded the corner in his red convertible. Bob was truly a devoted and loving husband and family man. May God wrap his loving arms around him and all of you. Marianne and Gerry Marquart

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  22. candleMY CONDOLENCES TO THE RICCA FAMILY. COACH RICCA MEANT SO MUCH TO MY BROTHER DENNIS & THE BLIGEN FAMILY.
    PRAYERFULLY, MILLIE BLIGEN

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  23. candleMY CONDOLENCES TO THE RICCA FAMILY. COACH RICCA MEANT SO MUCH TO MY BROTHER DENNIS & THE BLIGEN FAMILY.
    PRAYERFULLY, MILLIE BLIGEN

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  25. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Ricca family. Growing up in Flushing he was another BIG brother to me. May happy thoughts and memories help heal the hole in your heart.

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