Ricciardi, Nicholas V. Born to eternal life on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 age 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Bucci). Cherished father of Dennis (Debbie) Ricciardi and Nancy (Ron) Hanson. Loving grandfather of Lisa, Anthony (Megan) and Nicholas (Angel) Ricciardi and Brian (Jessica) Babcock. Great-grandfather of Sophia and Joseph Ricciardi, Amber and Laura Babcock. Step-grandfather of Lisa Wilke and Kelly Medcalf, Paul (Sara) Hanson, Melanie (Tom) Fullmer and Sarah Hanson. Step-great-grandfather of Amanda, Elizabeth, Austin, Zachary, Emily, Nick, Mariah, Isaac and Ian. Preceded in death by his parents Cono and Rosa Ricciardi and 8 brothers and sisters. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Saturday, March 10th 9:00-11:00 AM. Funeral Services at 11:00 AM. Entombment and Military Honors Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Ricciardi was a WWII Army Veteran receiving a Purple Heart for his valor at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retiree of Milwaukee County, a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Amvets Post #14, Bay View Post #2879 VFW and the Giuseppe Garibaldi Society. Many thanks to the staffs of Sylvan Crossing and Vitas Hospice for the kindness and compassion they shared with the family. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel 3275 So. Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 483-2322 www.pkfuneralhomes.com