James Henry Riccardi

February 24, 2011 - December 3, 2011

Loudonville- James Henry Riccardi went to his eternal reward on December 3, 2011 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on February 24, 1945, the son of Philip V. and Mary Seagroatt Riccardi, Jimmy, the fourth of eleven siblings, grew up in Berlin, New York. Jim was a proud member of the Marine Corp serving in Vietnam. In 1982, at Sacred Heart Church in Berlin, he and his beloved Gayla Snowden were married. They made their first home in Berlin where their two sons, James Philip and Joseph Henry were born. In 1992, the family moved to Loudonville, NY. In 1998, Jimmy opened Materials Recovery Company in Troy, NY. Jim enjoyed many years of golfing at Schuyler Meadows Country Club where friends became family. In addition to his wife and two sons, Jimmy is survived by his five brothers and their spouses: Philip and Mara, Albert and Joanne, Stephen, John and Michael; and five sisters and their spouses: Meg and Ed Maloney, Dorothy and Carl McInerney, Jean, Sheila and Karen. In addition, Jimmy leaves numerous nieces and nephews including two special nephews, Christopher and Shane Riccardi. Funeral services Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited and may call at St. Pius X Church, Monday, December 5, 2011 4:00 to 7:00pm. Jim was an active board member of Living Resources which was very close to his heart. Donations in his honor, to continue their fine work, would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Living Resources--300 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203 To leave the family a special message on Jim’s Tribute Wall, obtain a prayer card, directions, light a candle, share a photo or view other helpful services, please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com