Richard "Ricky" T. Cioci, 57, of Blacklick, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was born on April 5, 1957, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Richard A. and Helen Cioci.
Ricky was a 1975 graduate of Marlington High School in Alliance, Ohio. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and the Ohio National Guard. He was an animal lover, especially of dogs, and had many pets over the years. Ricky enjoyed gardening and working outdoors. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Ricky will be remembered for being a sweet and kind person, who never met a stranger.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Charmaine; son, Joshua (Jessica) Cioci; daughter, Christina (Andy) Yother; sisters, Debra Cioci Wagner and Kim (Mike) Knam; three grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, OH, 43026. Messages of condolences may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.