Anita Riccio

Anita Claudette (DeCristofaro) Riccio, 95, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the Madonna Manor in North Attleboro. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Robert Riccio, Sr.

Born July 7, 1930 in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Ferdinando and Melba DeCristofaro. She was raised and educated in Rhode Island, a graduate of Classical High School and attended Hood College in Maryland. She had been a resident of North Attleboro, MA since 1959.

Anita was a loving homemaker and once the children were grown she worked with her husband at Narragansett Sales of Southeastern Massachusetts and was a cashier at Boulevard Wine and Liquors, LTD.

She was a volunteer at Sturdy Memorial Hospital and the Dominican Academy in Plainville for many years, she was involved with the Fadami Club. A member of the former Highland Country Club in Attleboro, she was an avid golfer, just like her father. Anita also enjoyed snow skiing, walking, reading, horse racing and crossword puzzles. She was a communicant St. Mary's and St. Mark's Church in North Attleboro and St. John the Evangelist Church in Attleboro.

She is survived by her children; Dianne Balboni of North Attleboro; Richard R. Riccio, Jr. (Mary Beth O'Connor) of Easton; Robert Riccio (Patricia Lund) of Attleboro; her grandchildren, Richard R. Riccio, III (Jamie) of New Bedford, Kristin Hodgen (Evan) of Indiana, Noel Driscoll (Jeff) of North Attleboro, Rebecca Ryan (Nathaniel) of North Attleboro and Anthony Riccio of Quincy; 10 great grandchildren.

She was the sister of the late Rosalie Augustus Dennehy, sister-in-law to the late Willis Riccio, and mother-in-law to the late Robert Balboni.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and caregivers at Madonna Manor and The Branches of North Attleboro.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 4 - 7 PM in the Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:30AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery, North Attleboro. A reception will follow the graveside service.

We encourage those who knew Anita to share their memories on her memorial page, as a tribute to her life.