James Riccio
November 08, 2015
James Albert Riccio, 66, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center.
James was born July 10, 1949 to Joseph and Dorothy Larson Riccio in Des Moines. He was a graduate of Dowling High School. James was a self employed artist. He enjoyed painting murals and other artwork as well as auto bodywork and custom painting. James enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
James is survived by his wife, Aida Ricco; children, John (Amy) Riccio and Vanessa (John) Duncan; mother, Dorothy; grandchildren, Christopher and Abby Duncan and Alexa, Olivia and Caden Riccio; siblings, Sue (Frank) Morano, Brad (Toma) Riccio and Sally Spencer; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and late wife, Julie (Braun) Riccio.
The family will greet friends Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2015 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Restland Cemetery in Baxter, Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jackie Sheesley
11/15/2015
There is a very large hole in my heart, soul & thoughts where my brother biker, closest friend, & confidant once resided. I just now, today, learned of Jim's passing, & I will be grieving his loss for a long time. I was just recently discussing, with him, my medical hospitalization. that had finally placed me, in a nursing home, to live & ended my biking life & he had told me of his newly discovered illness. I told him how sorry I was & that I would Skype him soon. He told me of his love of his church & his God. Well he's yours now & you better take good care of him & treat him right.
Sally, stay strong, & though I am not family, I am grieving with you & know that Jimmy left a lasting, loving & memorable mark on many, many people.
I loved you Jimmy, but I'm afraid our time together has ended & I will never see you (or another soul like you) again.
Hear the motors running. Head out on the highway...........
Steve Thomas
11/13/2015
Sorry to hear about Jim. I still have my (His) first place trophy for best paint and mural on my 1977 van at Vets auditorium. Jim did such detailed artwork.Although I had not talked to him for several years. I always remembered the past times we shared. R.I.P. Jim
Sande Matchinsky
11/13/2015
Very sorry about your loss. I have very fond memories of Jim. He painted a wavy flag on Steve's motorcycle for which Steve got lots of compliments. He painted my big sign on the front of Collectamania, which is still there. A very talented man with a big heart. He will be missed.
Valerie Parrish
11/10/2015
Vanessa I know this is a sad time - hold on to the wonderful memories and know your Dad is in a peaceful place.
John Davis
11/10/2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My hope for the family is that the sorrow of today will turn to happy memories in the future.
Kelly Ritter
11/10/2015
Vanessa,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of and praying for you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything.