Saverio (Sam) J. Riccio died peacefully on Jan. 10. He was 94 and was a resident of Vineyard Haven for many years.

He was born on June 11, 1917, in Hartford, Conn., the son of Leonardo Riccio and Katrina Senatore Riccio. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Viens) Riccio, and his brothers, Leo, Thomas and Tony. He was a World War II Army veteran, honorably discharged in 1945 after having served in the Philippines. He also served as weigh master in the bass derby for many years.

He is survived by his daughters, Francine Stavola and Marie Mahoney, both of Connecticut; granddaughters Dina Stavola and Claudia Stavola Smith and her husband, Steve, of Connecticut; great-granddaughter, Sabrina Stavola of Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his dear friend, Richard Jennings, and his wife, Carol Jennings, of Vineyard Haven, and many friends on the Island, all who will miss him very much.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sam’s name to a charity of your choice. A memorial mass will be held in the spring at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Edgartown.