It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and nonna. Giuseppina Antoinette Reccia / Ricci (nee Frantiello) on June 6, 2022.
Josie was born on May 6, 1929, to Rosa and Battista Frantiello, in San Angelo in Grotte, Italy and immigrated to Canada in April 1958 with her husband, Rocco, their two sons Louie, John and two daughters, Annina Taddeo and Antoinette Blanchard.
Her and her husband Rocco worked hard and opened their own business in Ignace in 1971, Rocco’s Supermarket and a pool hall.
The supermarket was a community hub, and Josie was everyone’s Mom. A loved member of the community with a big heart. Whoever came by the store always received a salami sandwich and a warm greeting.
She loved to crochet and knit, she made some beautiful outfits and blankets for her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She made the best blankets, and gave each grandchild many of them. They will always be treasured.
Josie loved to walk and spend every morning at the fitness centre. She would enamour the other gym goers with how small she was but how mighty her endurance was. She was fierce and strong! Being active was very important to her, her strength was unmatched.
Her biggest love and passion were her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved hosting them at “Nonnas store” Cooking then breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the back kitchen. Meals that can’t be replicated but will be remembered forever.
Sunday dinners were a staple at her house. Josie was known for her amazing cooking, and wouldn’t let anyone go hungry. She was always helping out those who needed some love. She would fill their bellies and hearts. Her door was always open and there was always room at her table for others. There was no greater joy for her than feeding those she loved and helping others. If you were lucky enough to sit down for a meal with her, you would know how very special it was.
She was predeceased by her mother Rosa, father Battista, Sisters Maria Brunetti, Michelina Notte. Brothers, Donato and Saverio Frantiello.
Husband Rocco Gaetano Reccia, and worse heartbreak of her life, her son John.
She has left behind her children, Louie Ricci (Willoe), Bruno, Ricci (Rhonda) Tony Reccia and Rosa Harrington (Kirk) Annina Taddeo (Louie) and her dear friend/daughter Sue Ricci, her sister Teresa Frantiello (Mucciarone) and Erminia Mucciarone.
Grandchildren, Vanessa Ricci-Thode (Mike), Tano Ricci (Mariah), Olivia Ricci (Jay), Dustin Harrington (Jessie), Stefi Ricci (Mike), Daniella Van Ramshorst (Mitch), Sam Ricci (Jiboa), George Taddeo (Sue), John Taddeo (Lori) and numerous great grandchildren and nephews and nieces.
Nothing can fill the void of this great loss, but her memory will live on forever in her family and friends who knew her and loved her. She touched so many lives, and her legacy will live on.
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Randy Dean says
June 9, 2022 at 5:38 pmTo the Ricci family we want to give our heart felt condolences for your loss but heavens gain.
Mrs. Ricci was always so kind and friendly to all our families and left us with many found memories of her.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all
Micheline & Randy Dean
Candy Kushner says
June 9, 2022 at 10:25 pmNo words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. She was very kind and loving to all that knew her. RIP and God Bless.
Lyndsey and Ian Winstanley says
June 9, 2022 at 11:23 pmOur deepest condolences to the families of Nonna. The Winstanley family were so blessed to have received her beautiful smile and great generosity. We will miss her beautiful spirit. Sending our love to all
Emily Wallis says
June 10, 2022 at 2:15 pmDear Rosa, Kirk, Louis, Willoe, Tony, Bruno, Rhonda, Annina, Louie, Sue, Grand Children and great grand children. We are so saddened by the passing of Aunty Giuseppina and the fact we will never see her again. I recall our many walks in the snow in the evenings and going past the school in Ignace which was like a wind tunnel. On one such night we were almost frozen stiff by the wind, hair and eye lashes turning white. As we hurried home and rounded the corner we looked at each other in the street light and burst out laughing at how old we looked. We could not contain our laughter, almost wetting ourselves – arguing who would be first to the toilet. Just one of the things I will always remember. Aunty’s generosity knew now bounds, food was the currency in her home. Aunty had such a kind heart and would not take no for an answer. I really enjoyed spending time in the shop with both her and Uncle Rocco. They were such a hoot to be with. I will treasure those memories. Zia will be greatly missed by all. Our love and condolences to you all. Much love and blessings Emily and Peter, Western Australia
Reaches out to the oppressed says
June 17, 2022 at 4:38 amI am very sorry to learn about the death of the matriarch. My prayers go out to friends and family of Mrs. Reccia/Ricci.
A well-respected person says
June 17, 2022 at 5:05 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with the late matriarch’s respective friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northern Critters in Need through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.