Frederick A. Ricci

Boonville- Frederick A. Ricci, of Park Avenue, husband of Pamela, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his residence on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Born in Utica, Frederick was a son of John D. and Mertice Rose Ricci. He grew up in Mohawk, NY, where he attended high school. While in high school, Fred participated on the basketball team and is remembered for being an outstanding player who lettered each year. Later he furthered his education, attending the University of Danbury, Connecticut, for three years.

In 1951 Mr. Ricci was inducted into the U.S. Air Force, where he served his country in Korea, during the Korean Conflict. While serving in the Air Force, he received his G.E.D. and was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1962.

Immediately thereafter, Mr. Ricci reenlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany and from January, 1968 until January, 1969, he served in Vietnam, during the Vietnam War, as Sergeant and Stock Control Supervisor for field hospitals. On January 25, 1971, Mr. Ricci was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, at Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach, Germany.

While serving in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army, Mr. Ricci received the following medals and citations: Air Force Longevity Service Award w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Korean Service Medal w/2 Battle Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal w/ Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service medal, republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w60 devices, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal 4-th Award and 2 Overseas Bars.

In 1974, Mr. Ricci began employment at a hospital in Norwalk, Ct. as supply supervisor, retiring in 1995. He moved to Boonville, in 1996 and had lived on Park Avenue for several years.

On November 4, 1952, Fred was united in marriage with Donna Jacobson, at The reformed church of Mohawk, NY. Mrs. Ricci passed away on August 20, 2006. On November 17, 2008, Fred was united in marriage to Pamela Van Luven McIntyre, in Lake George, NY.

He was of the Catholic faith and a member of the Association of the U.S. Army, Charles J. Love Post American Legion and the Harland J. Hennessey Post V.F.W., both of Boonville. Mr. Ricci was proud of his many years of service to the Charles J. Love Post American Legion Color Guard.

Fred is survived by six children from his marriage to Donna: Mark (Sharon) Ricci, Pamela (Steve) Gladkowski, Mike Ricci, Christine (Gary) VanderMeer, Frederick Jr. (Danela) Ricci and Matt Ricci and many grandchildren and great grandchildren and by a brother-in-law: Kevin Twomey, and sister and brother in law, Patricia and Leo Bala. He was predeceased by a sister, Barbara and by a brother and sister in law, John Ricci and Maryann.

In addition to his wife, Pam, he is survived by a step daughter, Jamaica (Matt) Merriam, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and two brothers in law, Roger Van Luven, Kim Van Luven and a sister in law, Tracy Austin.

His Funeral will be Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St., Boonville, where Rev. Thomas Ward, pastor of St. Joseph’s church, Boonville, will officiate. Calling hours are Thursday, from 2-4 P.M. at the funeral home, where members of Charles J. Love Post American Legion, Harland J. Hennessey Post V.F.W. and the Tun Tavern Marine Corps League will meet in a group for Military Rites, to he held at 3:30 P.M., also at the funeral home. A luncheon will follow at the Charles J. Love Post American Legion on East Schuyler St. Boonville, where contributions of food may be taken from 3:00 P.M. on, Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program (St. Jude’s Children Hospital), P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, Tennessee 3810, or to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413.