Joseph Riccio

Joseph Riccio died on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home in Verona. He was 86 years old.

He was born in Bloomfield, raised in Newark, and then lived in Long Valley, Hackettstown, and West Orange before moving to Verona in 2003.

Joseph served with the US Army in Germany from 1958 to 1960. After completing his course of study at the Newark College of Engineering he started a long career in plastics design & engineering.

He enjoyed history, especially anything related to the military, was a student and then instructor of Taekwondo, had a private pilot's license and loved the thrill of motorcycles.

Joseph Riccio was predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Lucy; his siblings, Theresa, Nicholas, Patsy & Henry; and his stepson Brian Martin.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen M. Riccio; his children, Lisa D'Alonzo (Michael), Anthony Riccio; his stepchildren, Kellianne Martin, Robert Martin (Sharon); as well as by his grandchildren, Gabrielle, Michael, Robert and Matthew.

Visiting will be held at the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Monday, June 9 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, with a Service to begin at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Tunnel 2 Towers (https://t2t.org/) would be appreciated.

Condolences and memories can be uploaded to his obituary at ProutFuneralHome.com.