Obituary of Riccardo Sforza

Sforza, Riccardo G. (Ricky), age 43. A lifelong resident of Fairview, NJ passed at his home on July 25, 2022. Ricky was born on June 1, 1979 in Englewood,  NJ.

Ricky was a talented musician who loved playing the guitar and was in a band for many years.  He wrote music for his band and was also an amazing sketch artist. Ricky attended the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, where he earned a degree in visual arts.  Ricky worked with his mother at Antonia's by the Park in North Bergen. He was an avid cat lover. His sweetest Bella was by his side until his final breath and beyond. 

Ricky, devoted son of Antonia Vene, was predeceased in death by his grandparents, Elena and Domenico Vene, uncles Luigi Vene and Liborio Catania and cousin Dominick Vene.

He is survived by his aunts Giovannina Catania and Barbara  Vene, cousins, Frances Bozzetti, Elena Weuste, Emanuel Catania, Barbara Anderson,  Christina Grant and their families. 

All are asked to assemble in Madonna  R.C. Church on Saturday August 6^th at 11:00 AM for the celebration of his funeral mass.   For further information call (201) 944-0100.