Passing of Bill Ricca

Bill's wife, Sue, contacted the club today to let us know Bill had passed.
Rest in Peace Bill.

Obituary https://www.tributearchive.com/obitu...illiam-j-ricca

William J. Ricca, 77, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away on February 7, 2023 in Topton Lutheran Home, Topton, PA. He was the husband of Suzanne T. Miller for the past 39 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Mirto) Ricca. Bill was a decorated Vietnam War Army Veteran, having received a bronze star with valor, a purple heart, and a national defense service medal.

Bill graduated from Rutgers University, NJ, with a BA in Business Administration. He later went on to own and operate William J. Ricca Surplus Sales, specializing in military collectibles. He was a member of St. Peter’s (Lynnville) UCC Church. Bill was a past president of Forks of the Delaware Historical Arms Society, Easton, PA, and a former Director of Garand Collectors Association.

Survivors include his loving wife, Suzanne; brother, John (Nancy) Ricca of Gettysburg; Carol Ricca wife of Howard Low of Marlton, NJ; and many friends. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. Private interment, with military honors, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a way to honor Bill’s memory would be to spend some time talking with a veteran.

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Another one of us gone. Sad.

Very sad to see his passing. Last time I saw him he did indicated that he had cancer probably the result of his service in Vietnam and exposure to Agent Orange. He was very knowledgeable on the use of rifle grenade and often shot them. He will seriously missed.

Bill was a good guy, easy to talk with, always willing to help anyone out.

Bill was a personal friend. I am very saddened to learn of his passing. He will be missed. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

J.B.

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Originally Posted by Chuckindenver

Bill was a good guy, easy to talk with, always willing to help anyone out.

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Very much so. Wanted to make sure I knew how to steer clear of Chinese repo junk in the area of Garand buttstock tools.

I remember him well.

At Syracuse many years ago, I sold him a brand new, genuine Navy Garand 308 barrel, in the tube. I hd no use for it at the time.

I purchased many items from him over the years. He used to have a table near "Pete", who would stand in the entrance way, so as not to miss anything coming in.