Richard Tascione

Tascione, Richard "Ricci" Greece: Dec. 12, 2015, at age 77. Predeceased by his son, Richard. Survived by his loving family: his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Pamela Tascione, Kathleen (Todd) Benz & Christine (Steven Dailey) Tascione; grandchildren, Joe (fiancée Kelly), Anthony & Sam Cimino, Eric, Nate & Zach Benz, Jake & Katie Elliott; sister, Elaine Tascione; nephew, Mark (Lisa) Marcello; nieces, Cheryl (Mike) Cenzi & Linda Marshall; close cousins and many friends. He was a great man who lived a rich and full life and excelled at everything he did, whether it was chess, teaching Math at Wheatland-Chili High School, calculus at RIT, or woodworking. He leaves behind his legacy in his restaurant "Ricci's". He was, and always will be remembered as an exceptional, hardworking, dedicated individual and a great family man by those who have known him. He has made life lasting memories on the lives he touched. Along with his accomplishments, Rick was a member of Ridgemont County Club for 45 years. Friends may call Monday, 3-7 PM at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass, 9:30 AM Tuesday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tascione Biophysics Fund, U.B. Foundation, PO Box 900, Buffalo, NY 14226.