Paul P. Riccardi, 99; Building Contractor, Song Writer

Paul P. Riccardi, of Greenwich, passed away Feb. 7, 2014 at Greenwich Hospital. He was 99.

Born  in Cambridge, MA on March 24, 1914, he was the son  the late Gerardo and Immacolata (Gamble) Riccardi. 

Mr. Riccardi was a building contractor and an avid song writer. He was well known at the Greenwich Senior Center as well as Parsonage Cottage.

He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Gamble, his son Paul G. Riccardi and his family, grandchildren; Kristin (Andrew) Bridier and Justin Gamble, and two great-grandchildren. 

Mr. Riccardi was predeceased by his wife Florence in 2003.

All services are private.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The Castiglione Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich, is in charge of arrangements.