Ercole Richichi
elevated 2zvmG November 11, 1927 – November 23, 2020
elevated 2zvmG It is with great sadness that the family of Ercole Richichi announce his passing at his home on November 23, 2020 at the age of 93. Ercole will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sara, daughters Julie (Lewis) and Ornella (Ray) and his four grandchildren, Gabriella, Natasha, Lucas and Lauren. He will be missed by his siblings Ida (Carmine), Gilda (Giovanni), Mario (Rita) and Alfredo (Carmelina), and siblings in law, Maria (Gaetano), Giovanni (Tinuccia), Nella (Tony), Michele (Maria), Lilliana (Mario) and many nephews, nieces, family, and friends.
elevated 2zvmG Ercole was born in Paterno, Italy on November 11, 1927; he was the patriarch of the Richichi family. He came to Canada in 1959 to follow the love of his life. They began their life together with an incredible work ethic while supporting family and friends. Ercole worked hard and became a master machine operator and was called upon by many construction sites to train younger workers and didn’t retire until he was 70 years of age. His creative handiwork can be found in hundreds of houses across the GTA and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who asked—family, friends and neighbours.
elevated 2zvmG Ercole’s true passion in life was for his wife, Sara, who he was inseparable from for over 61 years. They loved cooking traditional Italian dishes together, experienced beautiful trips, and had countless walks around their neighbourhoods where they were known for being the sweetest couple on the block. Ercole and Sara happily shared everything in their lives, most importantly, their two daughters, Julie and Ornella. He was incredibly proud of them, did everything he could possibly do to ensure that they had everything they needed. His four grandchildren were his pride and joy. Ercole loved taking care of them and spent hours in local parks, trips to Canadian Tire, and helping them build homemade toys out of anything and everything in his garage. Ercole was a man of few words, but his beautiful smile and witty humour was all his family needed to know how much he loved them.
elevated 2zvmG In addition to his work and his family, Ercole’s favourite pastime was his love of professional wrestling, which was well known by anyone who knew him. His daughters fondly remember many trips to Maple Leaf Gardens on Saturday nights to watch “Sweet Daddy Siki” and “Tex McKenzie” and sitting ringside watching Hulk Hogan.
elevated 2zvmG Ercole’s impact on everyone who knew and loved him, especially his family, will live on forever. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
elevated 2zvmG Donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
elevated 2zvmG Family and friends are invited to view the Funeral Mass on Friday November 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Please click link below to view:
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Our sincere condolences on the passing of truly a great husband, father and grandfather.
May the wonderful memories you have comfort you and help you remember all the beautiful times you’ve all shared together.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tony & Angela Carpino
So sorry to hear this very sad news. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Ercole was a special man and will be truly missed.
Julie, my condolences to you and all of your family. We lost our Dad at 93 as well, however at any age it’s hard to loose a parent. We have to remember that God blessed us with having our parents until there golden years, as others never have had the time we’ve had. Stay strong and remember he will always be with you and your family 🙏♥️
With our deepest sympathies on your great loss. May the warmth of his love and smile within the countless wonderful memories surround you each and every day.
Rosa, I am so sorry for your loss.”Sending healing prayers and
my deepest condolences for you and family.
Our deepest condolences to your family Ercole was a sweet and humble man but will be remembered as Giant in all our hearts
Our sincere condolences to the Richichi family. He will be missed by all who knew him
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Ercole. I had the pleasure of cutting Ercoles hair for many, many years. He was not only my client but a dear friend also. I will miss him but he will never be forgotten.
His barber Sal
Words cannot express my sadness. My heart aches for your deep loss.
Those beautiful memories and the love of family and friends will hold you and care for you during these difficult days. God has surrounded you with angels to hold you all, when we cannot.
Sending you my heartfelt condolences.
Blessings to Sara and the whole family.
our deepest condolences from Dom and Maria Spina
Please accept our sincere condolences…remember,
“A Father’s guiding hand always rests on the shoulder of his children forever”
Carmine and Lisa Richichi and Family
Tim and Rosanna Glover and Family
Our deepest condolences from Maria Francella and Family
Our sincere condolences to all of you!
Thinking of you,
From the Rosa (Ugo) Monaco and Family
It is with great fondness that we remember Ercole. Our condolences to Sara, Julia,Ornella and their families.
Francesca Mancinelli and family
With heartfelt sympathy in the loss of a truly wonderful man.
His smile and genuine joy will be missed by all.
God will comfort you and ease the loss that you bear. Remember, that for every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.
May God bless you all.
Our deepest condolences at the loss of a wonderful man. Thinking of you all.
Lina Rota and family
My deepest condolences goes to Sara the family ..and to my friend Ercole R.I.P. my friend
Loosing someone you love is never easy. Wishing well of you and your family in this time of loss.
Deepest condolences to the entire family for your loss.
I have very fond memories of growing up next door to the Richichi Family and always remember Ercole as looking down at his feet pensively and smiling. Although I do not remember everything from my childhood, I distinctly remember going down to the Richichi basement and seeing Ercole happily watching wrestling.
With deepest sympathy,
Mirella, Sunil, Daniel and Nisha
My deepest condolences goes to Sara and the family.
To my friend Ercole R.I.P. friend🙏
Our deepest condolences, our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your precious memories give you comfort. RIP Ercole🙏🙏
Franca & Vito D’Amico
Loving thoughts and condolences to Sara, Julia, Ornella and family. So sorry for the loss of your dear husband, loved father, father in law and cherished Nonno. Always in our hearts. Love Silvana, Eugene Gioia and family.
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Thinking of all you during this time. Love Dominic & Rita Richichi and family.
Condolences to the family we were saddened to hear of Ercole’s passing. We have fond memories and stories told by our parents. Keeping Rose and the Family in our prayers,💙 🙏
Dear Julie,
I was so sad to hear about the passing of your dear father. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family, with special hugs for your beautiful mom. May you find some peace and comfort in all your happy memories.
Dear Julie, Ornella, Mrs. Richichi and family,
Our deepest condolence on the passing of your Dad/Husband/Grandfather. I remember your Dad’s smile and happiness when he picked up your children from school. He was always proud of his children and grandchildren. Know that Adrian and I are thinking of you.
Mary and Adrian Bassett
My heartfelt condolences to ROSA, Julie, Ornella and all the family. Losing a good man is always hard, but he’ll live in our hearts for ever.
My deepest Sympaty to the Riccicci Family, with love: leslie
The Aloe family would like yo express their deepest condolences. With a heavy heart we send our prayers and love.
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences from Giuseppe and Elisa Richichi
A beautiful ceremony, simple, full of light and elegance, like the man himself.
Love to the family
Anne et Neil
With all our love, we send our deepest condolences to the whole family. It was a privilege to honour Nonno with you from afar, remembering his smile and strong grip on your arm when he wanted to share a laugh. To Gub and Natasha: thank you for sharing him throughout our lives, building beautiful memories of a gentle, caring man.
Love you all very much,
Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. Sending love to everyone.
From, Carmen, Linda Coccimiglio and families.
Our deepest condolences to all of you, thinking of you at this most difficult time. All of love, Carmen, Linda Coccimiglio and Family.
Our deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Jayne and John Spina