Ricciardi, Rocco Jr. (Rocky) of Fort. Myers, FL entered eternal rest on February 12, 2025, after a short hard-fought battle.  Rocky was born on June 25, 1958, in Everett, MA, he was 66 years old.

Rocky was a 1976 graduate of Pope John XXII High School where he played hockey all four years.  He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science, Accounting degree from Bentley College in 1980.  He worked at MFS in Boston, MA as an Assistant Vice President for 17 years and at Sanofi Genzyme in Cambridge, MA for 10 years as Principal Contracts Manager, retiring in 2024.

Rocky was an avid sports fan and loved to play and watch golf.  He belonged to the golf club in his complex and through it made lifelong friends that he cherished.  He enjoyed coaching youth sports and passing on his knowledge.  His greatest passion was spending time with family and friends, especially his two grandchildren, laughing, listening to music and being the life of the party.

Rocky was the loving son of Rocco and Rose Ricciardi (Ruotolo).  The adoring fiancé of Cara Crawley and the dear and devoted father of Kasi Lee and Thomas her husband; Zachary Ricciardi and Devyn Fox his fiancé.  He was the dear brother of Robert Ricciardi and his wife Carole, Lynda Ricciardi-Marchant and her partner Richard Jacobsmeyer and Karen Parsons and her husband Thomas.  He also leaves behind his precious grandchildren Vivian and Mason Lee whom he loved more than anything.

Rocky is also survived by his many nieces and nephews, cousins, forever friends and all his golf buddies in Florida.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Rocco's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark Street (corner of Main St.) Everett, Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 2-5 p.m.  His funeral will be from the funeral home on Monday at 8:45 followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, 38 Oak Street, Everett at 10 a.m.  Rocky asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Autism Society of Florida, P.O. Box 677055, Orlando, FL  32867 or at their website; autismfl.org in his grandson Mason's name. Parking with attendants on duty.