Greece: March 8, 2017. Louis is predeceased by his wife Gilda Ricci & brother Geremia Ricci. He is survived by his children, Phillip (Pamela) Ricci, Lou III (Rosanna) Ricci, Anthony (Elizabeth) Ricci, Grace Ann Ricci; grandchildren, Louis IV (Kristine) Ricci, Lauren (Jay) Essley, Abigail (Scott) Biehl, Gabrielle Ricci, Anthony Phillip (fiance Heather Magro) Ricci, Sarah Ricci, Olivia Ricci, Andrew Ricci, Gina Ricci & Michael Ricci; great grandsons Louis Ricci V & Jason Essley Jr.; sister-in-law Linda Ricci; many nieces, nephews & dear friends. For more information about Lou please visit www.bartolomeo.com Lou's visitation will be Wednesday March 15th 2-4 & 6-8 PM. His Funeral Service will be celebrated Thursday, March 16th, 10 AM at the Funeral Home, immediately followed by his Inurnment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Dreams from Drake, 26 Golden Pond Trail, Spencerport, NY 14559 or to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, 111 Presidential Blvd, Suite 203, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 in his memory. Louis was born on March 24, 1928 to Louis and Grace Ricci in Rochester, NY. He grew up with his younger brother, Geremia and Louis was a very pampered little boy. He was a proud graduate of Aquinas Institute in 1947. Louis played football and boxed in high school. He was also the first in his family to have obtained a college degree. Louis earned his bachelor's and master's degree at Brockport College. He was genuinely interested in his students lives and goals, especially when sports were involved. Louis was a teacher in the Rochester City School District for over 30 years. He was a great mentor to his students as a former student still remembers having him for a teacher in elementary school. He enjoyed reading, "Where the Red Fern Grows" to his students. Louis also coached football at Monroe High School. He met his wife, Gilda at a college graduation party. It was love at first sight for Louis and they married on January 30, 1954 at St. Patrick's Church in Rochester, NY. Louis and Gilda went on to have 4 children, Phillip, Louis III, Anthony and Grace Ann. He is very proud of his 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons with another due in September. Louis was very supportive of his grandchildren's sporting events as he loved to attend and watch them play. During his free time, Louis liked to golf as he was a member of the Brown Square Club Golf League. However, he was never really good at it, but was a considered a "great putter." Louis also enjoyed bowling through the Good Counsel. He loved watching sports, particularly Notre Dame football team. he liked listening to show tunes and his favorite show was "Mama Mia." Friends were important to Louis as he maintained his childhood friendships for 80 years. Louis was known to be kind, loyal and thoughtful. He was very playful, social and was described as a big kid at heart. Louis will be greatly missed and always lovingly remembered by his family and friends.