William J. Ricca, 77, of New Tripoli, died Feb. 7, 2023 in The Lutheran Home at Topton.

He and his wife, Suzanne T. Miller, were married 39 years.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Mirto) Ricca.

A decorated Vietnam War Army veteran, he received a Bronze Star with Valor, a Purple Heart, and a National Defense Service Medal.

A graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration, he owned and operated William J. Ricca Surplus Sales, specializing in military collectibles.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Lynnville UCC.

He was a past president of Forks of the Delaware Historical Arms Society, Easton, and a former director of Garand Collectors Association.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a brother, John (Nancy) Ricca, of Gettysburg; sister Carol Ricca, wife of Howard Low of Marlton, N.J.; and many friends.

There will be a memorial service at a later date. Interment will be private, with military honors, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a way to honor his memory would be to spend some time talking with a veteran.

Condolences may be made at nesterfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made by Nester Funeral Home Inc., New Tripoli.