Peter Joseph Ricciardi Jr.

Peter Joseph Ricciardi Jr., 79, of Beaver, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024. Born May 6, 1945 in Ambridge, he was a son of the late Peter J. Ricciardi Sr. and Helen Fritsch. Peter was a 1963 graduate of Ambridge. He graduated from IUP in 1967 with a degree in Art Education and worked for Riverside School District for nearly 40 years. Peter was an avid car collector, loved drawing, body building and landscaping. In addition to his parents, Peter was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Fritsch. Peter will be sadly missed by his sons, Ryan (Erin) Ricciardi, and Sean (Annie) Ricciardi, all of Beaver; brother, Richard “Rico” (Tracy) Ricciardi; grandchildren Michael and Teddy Ricciardi, Cole Ricciardi, and was anxiously awaiting the birth of a granddaughter Cora in November; as well as his former wife of 25 years, Charlotte Ricciardi, of Beaver. Friends will be received in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009 on Monday October 7, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. A Blessing Service will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at 10:30 am, followed by committal prayers at Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.