SOUTHPORT — Mr. Ernie Riccie, of Southport, North Carolina passed on July 26, 2026, at the age of 89.
Mr. Riccie was born January 2, 1937 in West New York, New Jersey.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Pat Riccie; three sons, Joe Riccie and wife Cathleen, Greg Riccie and wife Leslie, and Michael Dorando and wife Ann Marie; five grandchildren, Jonathan Riccie, Jeremy Riccie and wife Rebecca, Meaghan Ferguson and husband Kevin, Erin Riccie – Katzer and husband Christopher, and Amanda Dorando; five great-grandchildren, Benjamin Riccie, Olivia Riccie, Aiden Riccie, Irelynn Ferguson, and Bailee Ferguson; and a brother, Ronald Riccie.
Mr. Riccie was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene Riccie; two brothers, Michael Riccie and Frank Riccie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28461 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
