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Diane M. (nee Ricchio) Bly, of Buffalo, entered suddenly into rest on May 16, 2020.
Beloved wife of William A. Bly; loving, giving, second mother to Nicole (David), Tabatha (Dajour), William (Sara), Matthew; and her dear four-legged daughter, Dakota Bly; cherished grandmother of Selena, Cayden, Noah and Adequin Reagan; loving daughter of the late Anthony and Cristine Ricchio; dear sister of Rosemary and Toni Ann; Godmother of Nicole, Philip and Adequin Reagan; aunt and Godmother of Paulie; and she also had a special love for a Frenchman, Pierre; sister-in-law of Debra (Joe), Richard (Karen), Karen (Tom), David (Nancy), Jewel (Todd) Muzette (Chris); she had a special bond and love for Bill's mom, Frances. Also survived by so many loving and generous friends and family.
The love of my life was an adventurous homemaker who loved the beauty of the world and what it offered. My family would like to thank the warm, sincere and incredible trauma team, social workers, clergy and nurses at ECMC who played a crucial and integral part in my wife's and my care. I felt loved and my family felt loved.
Diane was a blessing to many as evidenced by the outpouring of love and support on social media. Diane was quiet and demure on the outside but a fierce competitor bubbling up on the inside. She was loyal and true, generous and self-giving. Fitness was her passion because it gave her an opportunity to motivate others and change their self-doubt. She had a large capacity to love her family and friends. She loved Bill's children as her own and was thrilled to be a part of their life.
Diane was full of life, had a zest for theater and romantic movies and a loyal fan of Prince. She had a deep love and affection for the work she did at Horizon Village Campus, she will miss it dearly. Diane and her husband, Bill, were always on the go exploring and experiencing life at it's finest. When asked "What will you miss most about Diane?" her husband, Bill, responded "Simply EVERYTHING."
A Celebration of Diane's Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel).
Online condolences may be offered at lombardofh@gmail.com.

Family/Spouse: BLY, William A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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March 2, 2012
Anthony J. Ricchio

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Anthony J. Ricchio, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Josephine (Buffone) Ricchio.

Anthony came to the Niagara Falls area as a child with his family and attended local schools. During World War II he served as a Corporal in the United States Army from June 5, 1941, until his honorable discharge on December 19, 1945, and was awarded American Defense Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal for his service. Anthony began work as a bricklayer working on the Robert Moses Parkway project and also owned a dry cleaners on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY. He later worked as a driver for Certo Brothers in Niagara Falls, NY, and retired in the late 1970s. On September 21, 1950, he married Christine M. (Colucci) Ricchio in Niagara Falls and together they moved to the Town of Niagara in 1961. Mrs. Ricchio predeceased him March 3, 2007, after 56 years of marriage.

Anthony was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed football and hockey. He also liked bowling, playing cards with his friends and could be regularly found "hanging out" on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. He also held great pride in the particular attention he gave to the care of his home and garden.

Mr. Ricchio is survived by three daughters, Rosemary Ricchio (Pierre Bourdy) of Paris, France, Diane M. (William) Bly of Tonawanda, NY, and Toni Ann (Dominic) Pace of the Town of Niagara, NY. He is also survived by one grandson, seven step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Armenia (late John) Laurendi of Niagara Falls, NY; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Albert Ricchio, Adolph (Delores formerly of Niagara Falls, NY) Ricchio; and two sisters, Jessie (late Joseph) Foglia and Elia (Mario of Niagara Falls, NY) Zuccari.

Visitation Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at M.J.COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where services will begin Monday at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 AM, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish at St. Leo Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Entombment with military honors in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Anthony married COLUCCI, Christine M on 21 Sep 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]