Ricci, Diane P.

ALBANY- Diane (Tarasovich) P. Ricci, 72, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth G. (Tartaglia) Tarasovich. She was a graduate of the former Cardinal McCloskey Class of 1962. Diane started her career as an LPN at St. Peter’s Hospital in 1965 .She later worked for Verizon and AT&T for many years.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Ricci. Survivors include her son, Mark Jennings; siblings, Beth Ann (Donald) Labunski, Paul Tarasovich and Thomas (Donna) Tarasovich; nephew, Joseph (Carissa) Tarasovich; nieces, Amanda and Andrea Labunski; great nephews Calvin and Nolan Tarasovich; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Many thanks to her second family at the Teresian House. Your love and support is truly appreciated.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Infant of Prague Chapel at the Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy.

Relatives and friends are invited and may also visit with her family on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 4-7 pm in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to The Community Hospice, Gift Processing Center, 310 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.