Frank J. Ricciardi

Frank J. Ricciardi 77, of Thornwood, N.Y. died on Dec. 15, 2018. He was born on Sept. 23, 1941 to the late Ciro and Antoinette (nee Fiorello) Ricciardi in NYC. Frank worked in the defense sector for many years where he led a team of electronic technicians in the production of electronic countermeasure systems for fighter aircrafts. Afterwards, he worked to bring computers and automation to his wife’s successful tax preparation business. Prior to his health challenges over the past decade, Frank was part of the Westchester PC Users Group where he worked with their PC Renew subgroup to refurbish older computers with the aim of bringing computer access to disadvantaged people who could not otherwise afford it. He is predeceased by his devoted wife, Louise (nee Tassone) Ricciardi in 2015 and is survived by his loving children, Gerald (Suzanne Fohl) Ricciardi of Mt.Airy, MD and Elizabeth (Robert Donovan) Ricciardi of Bothell, WA. also survived by his two nephews, Arthur Bannerman, Frank (Barbara) Bannerman and one niece, Lisa (Joseph) Glynn. Reposing, Hawthorne Funeral Home on Wednesday, 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Hawthorne, N.Y. on Thursday, 10 AM. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y. In lieu of flowers donations to White Plains Hospital Foundation, wphospital.org/foundation/ways-to-give.aspx would be appreciated.

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