Frank S. Ricicki

Frank S. Ricicki passed away on March 5, 2023. Left to remember his big heart and his charismatic personality are his wife, Tabitha (Rockafellow) Ricicki of 18 years, his son, Stephen Ricicki, stepdaughter, Dakota Barnhart and husband Hunter, his beloved grandchildren, Trenton and Aurora Barnhart, mother, Helen (Petrilak) Ricicki, sister, Elaine Ricicki, and her fiancé, Jason Albright. Frank was predeceased by his father, Frank T. Ricicki.  

Frank’s passing is an enormous loss to his best friend, Patrick Gonzalez and to the many friends with whom he loved spending time. A 1990 graduate of Phillipsburg Catholic High School, Frank earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Moravian College. He worked for Novartis Pharmaceuticals (Sandoz), as the Director of Monitoring. Frank enjoyed his days with the family's now-departed dogs, Rosie and Domino, and his new dog, Honey. Sports were a passion of Frank’s, and he had a lifelong love for the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. His support never wavered for his underdog football team, the Miami Dolphins. Frank’s biggest joy in life was coaching and watching his son, Stephen embody their shared love of the game, both on and off the baseball field.  

Frank’s legacy is his selflessness and his love of hosting events. His friends and family were happy to be invited to Tabitha and Frank’s, where they knew he would be grilling or have something in the smoker. Frank took joy in sharing his love of cooking and hosting Sunday brunch, Formula 1 viewing parties, and the Family’s Annual Clambake.   

Frank is already missed by so many. 

Family and friends are invited to call 8:00-9:30 am, Friday, March 10, 2023, at The Finegan Funeral Home, 924 Second Avenue, Alpha, NJ 08865, with a Mass directly after at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 830 5th Ave, Alpha, NJ 08865. Lunch will follow at Harker’s Hollow Golf Course, 950 Uniontown Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865.