Obituary

Robert "Rick" Riccardi passed away in his home in Newburyport, MA on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the age of 84 years.

Robert Richard Riccardi was born June 22,1941 in Malden, MA. The second child of parents Mary and Nick Riccardi. He attended Malden Catholic where he enjoyed  playing football and running track. He studied computer sciences at Suffolk University eventually obtaining his Masters . In his mid twenties, Robert enlisted in OCS with the ARMY rising to the rank of First Lieutenant with the Army Transportation Corp during the Vietnam War.  In the 1970s, he began teaching computer sciences at Melrose High School as well as taking on the role as the director of their first computer center. After twenty years of public education, Robert went on to teach in the corporate sector for tech firm Boston Technology, later acquired by Comverse Technology. Here he taught others how to use their telecommunication software. Robert was a reluctant world traveler (he greatly disliked flying) for two decades, educating trainees in multiple countries across six continents until his retirement in 2008.

Robert married Christine Garvey on September 9,1967. They met each other at a Melrose High School dance in their teens and became lifelong soulmates, celebrating over 58 years of marriage. They raised their three sons in Melrose, MA. 

Rick enjoyed being outside, whether doing  yard work or hiking in the bird sanctuaries.  His favorite activity was the game of tennis. He has made so many lifelong friends playing tennis and was always pushing himself to be better. If the sun was out and the nets were up, he would be finding a way to sneak out for an hour or two to play.  His greatest love of all was being a father and a grandfather.  He cherished all of the special moments that his family weaved into the fabric of his rich life.

Robert is survived by his wife Christine Riccardi, his three sons, Richard and wife, Christine Newburyport, MA, Thomas and wife Ondrea San Diego, CA , and Anthony Riccardi, Denver, CO.  His younger brother, James Riccardi, Malden, MA. He is also survived by his cherished 5 grandchildren, Isabella Riccardi, Nicholas Riccardi, Rocco Riccardi, Jack Riccardi, and Francesca Riccardi. He is preceded in death by his older brother Donald Riccardi of Malden, MA and his parents Nicholas and Mary Riccardi of Malden, MA.

Family and friends may call from 10:00 AM to Noon on Monday November 24, 2025 at the Twomey LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950. Mr. Riccardi’s Graveside Service and burial will be held following the calling hours in the Veterans Section of Old Hill Cemetery in Newburyport.

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