Anthony J. Ricci Jr.

Anthony J. Ricci Jr., 75, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Betsy Ross Nursing Home.

    Anthony was born in Rome on June 23, 1950, the son of Grace and Anthony Ricci Sr.  He attended Rome Schools and received a master’s degree in education.  He was a teacher in the Holland Patent School System.  On August 23, 1980, Anthony was united in marriage to Jane Howard in Newport, NY.  His hobbies included golf, collecting coins, and photography.  Anthony was a member of the Elks Club, and a parishioner of St. Paul’s Church.

   Anthony is survived by his beloved wife Jane; daughters Caitlin Ricci, Krista (Steven) Jezioro, and Brenna (Kevin) Simons; grandchildren Kaylee, Aubrey, Alyssa, Theo and Reed; and sister Patricia (Richard) Falzarano.  He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Diane Halpin and her husband James Halpin.

     Private services were held on Monday, October 20, 2025.

    Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Bottini Funeral Home, 120 W. Embargo Street.

    You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy online at:  www.bottinifuneralhome.com .