Bill Ricca has passed

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  • lyman
    Administrator - OFC
    • Aug 2009
    • 11268

    #1

    Bill Ricca has passed

    from the Milsurps site,

    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...



    Bill Ricca RIP
    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 Garandicon 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.
  • Allen
    Moderator
    • Sep 2009
    • 10583

    #2
    Sorry to hear this.

    Over the years I contacted him about some M1 carbine parts. Were the carbines his main interest or did he sell parts for all other makes as well?

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    • M1Tommy
      Very Senior Member - OFC
      • Aug 2009
      • 1027

      #3
      I too am sorry to read this.
      May he rest in peace, now.
      Sincerely,
      Tommy

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      • Art
        Senior Member, Deceased
        • Dec 2009
        • 9256

        #4
        Joe DeChristopher died a few years ago. He and Ricca were two of the best sources for USGI parts for vintage and antique rifles. I'm afraid they may not be replaced.

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        • JimF
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2009
          • 1179

          #5
          Originally posted by Art
          Joe DeChristopher died a few years ago. He and Ricca were two of the best sources for USGI parts for vintage and antique rifles. I'm afraid they may not be replaced.
          Quite right, Art . . . .
          Those two often set up at shows within ?arms reach? of each other. . . . .
          Back when gun shows were REALLY ?Gun Shows?, and I attended, I bought MANY parts from BOTH of them . . . .and had a GREAT time perusing the other vendors, though buying very little from them.
          Too bad the hobbyists of today don?t realize what a REAL gun show was!

          AGAIN!! Query marks instead of apostrophes and quotation marks!!
          How is it that some posters here have no problem, while others, like me, are burdened with this malady?
          WHEN WILL THIS BE FIXED?
          Last edited by JimF; 02-15-2023, 07:31.

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