Leonard J. Ricchi

February 24, 1933 - August 23, 2018

Leonard James Ricchi passed away on August 23, 2018 at the age of 85 after a long illness. He was born in Oswego, NY to Charles and Margaret Ricchi (nee Santore) on February 24, 1933. Len graduated from Oswego High School in 1950, and went on to serve in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant. He spent time in Oklahoma at Fort Sill instructing artillery. Upon his discharge, he returned to complete his teaching degree at SUNY Oswego, and went on to complete a Masters with a concentration in Mathematics Education. In 1957, Len began his teaching career at Patchogue Medford High School, where he taught math until he retired in 1987. Len was mostly a quiet and reflective man, but was always quick with a joke to those close to him, and had a remarkable sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with family and traveling the United States and abroad. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Phyllis Ricchi (nee Waehler), two daughters, Francine C. Ricchi of Brooklyn, NY and Alexandra R. Hayes (Justin), grandson Alastair of Chicago, IL, brother, Charles L. Ricchi of Chambersburg, PA and sister Elizabeth Pronko of Fredericksburg, VA. Donations can be made to SUNY Oswego (The Fund for Oswego): https://alumni.oswego.edu/s/1552/index.aspx?sid=1552&gid=1&pgid=1660