Mr. Ricky F. Salce

January 8, 1931 - June 7, 2014

Ricky F. Salce, 83, of Cortland, passed away Saturday June 7, 2014 at his daughter's home where he had been residing. Born January 8,1931 in Roccacasale, Italy, Ricky had been a Cortland resident most of his life. He had retired from Smith-Corona in Cortland where he was employed as a Supervisor for many years. Ricky loved playing Bocci as well as the accordion and singing. He was an avid bowler and tennis player. He was of member of the San Rocco Lodge and the Moose Club. Ricky was was extremely proud and kept strong beliefs in his Italian Heritage. He was a wonderful father and an adoring grandfather. He is survived by four sons, David (Amy) of Newfield, Peter (James) of Philadelphia, Paul of Syracuse and Angelo of Horseheads; three daughters, Sofia Salce of Cortland, Cristina Salce (Darrell Pollard) of Baltimore and Theresa (David) Jordan of Syracuse, a brother, Eugene (Mary) Salce of Toronto; a sister, Lina de Bona and and a sister in law, Gina (Giovanni) Boccanfuso all of Italy and 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ricky was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Salce in 2001and by a son, Eugene Salce, a brother, Dominico Salce and two sisters, Pasquina Di Nunno and Vera Salce. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. In St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Zareski serving as celebrant. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 10 a.m.-12 noon in the Riccardi Funeral Home Chapel prior to the funeral mass.