Maria D. Ricci (Scungio), 75, of North Providence passed away, Friday, December 16, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Ricci for 56 years. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Filomena (Iannuccilli) Scungio.
Mrs. Ricci had worked for Grinnell Fire Protection before retiring.
Besides her husband she is survived by her son, Vincent T. Ricci and his wife Debra; two grandchildren, Pamela and Amanda Ricci; a brother, Benjamin Scungio and a sister, Ann DeFelice. She was the mother of the late Michael L. Ricci.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Rd., Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.