Phillip A. Ricciulli, 77, of Niles, died at 3:10PM Sunday May 17, 2015 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland.

He was born August 3, 1937 in New York, New York the son of Antonio and Domenica Musmanno Ricciulli. He was then raised in Colobraro, Italy until he was 12 then returned to The United States.

He was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed in inventory at Packard Electric for 32 years retiring in 1991. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, enjoyed going to dinner and dancing with friends and making homemade Italian wine which he won numerous gold medals for at the Warren Italian Festival. He also enjoyed bowling, metal detecting and traveling. Phill was an United States Army Veteran having served two years in Germany as a border guard.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Cynthia LaLama Ricciulli whom he married December 22, 1973, three daughters, Sonya Artman and her husband Robert of Niles, Dr. Angel Ricciulli (Michael Ciolli) of Niles, and Natalie Ricciulli, at home, a brother, Peter Infante of Saratoga Springs, New York, a sister Angela Rich and her husband Jerry of Canfield, and three grandchildren, Hunter Artman, Ave' Ciolli, and new baby Ciolli.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Rose Benner and his step-father Louis Infante.

Friends may call Tuesday(Today) from 5 to 7pm at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10AM Wednesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles, preceded by a 9:30AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Greenhaven Cemetery in Canfield where Phillip will be honored for his military service by The Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home.

Family and friends can light a candle, sign the guest book, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.