Francis Ricci Obituary

Francis M. "Frank" Ricci

Francis M. "Frank" Ricci, 85, of Tiffin, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born Oct. 21, 1938, in Tiffin, to Michael and Mary (Debole) Ricci. He married Beverly S. Amos on Feb. 6, 1959.

He is survived by his son, Richard (Joyce) Ricci of Tiffin; daughter, Shelly (Dan Martin) Bower of Tiffin; brother, John Ricci of Tiffin; four grandchildren, Milissa (Joel) Kummerer, Phillip Ricci, Daniel (Shelbe) Kizer, and Krystyna Ricci; and six great-grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ricci; brothers, Pat, Phillip, Samuel, Anthony, and Joe; and sisters, Angeline M. "Angie" Stover and infant Angelina Ricci.

Frank retired from Webster Mfg. after over 40 years and had his own Foundry, "Ricci Castings." He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Seneca County Antique Farm Machinery Association and was a Cleveland Guardians and Cleveland Browns fan. He enjoyed collecting and refinishing International Harvester tractors, gardening, fishing, attending county fairs, auctions, tractor events, sprint car races, hanging out at local restaurants with his friends, and loved his cats.

Visitation for friends and family will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Matthew Rader officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or Humane Society of Seneca County.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.