Obituary of Ricardo Darcangelo

DARCANGELO, Ricardo (Darky) Age 55 of Elmira, NY. He was born March 26, 1959 in Elmira, the son of Peter J. Darcangelo, Sr. and Louise (Russell) Darcangelo Benson and passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 unexpectedly at home. He was predeceased by his father Peter; sister Penny Darcangelo and is survived by his children Meneke Darcangelo of Tampa, FL, Ricardo Darcangelo, Jr. of Elmira and Devin Darcangelo of Horseheads; mother and step father Louise and Gene Benson of Gillett, PA; siblings Eugene Gallow of Elmira, Peter & Ann Marie Darcangelo of Gillett, PA, Mariann Darcangelo of Daytona Beach, FL, Luann & Tim Pelot of Horseheads, Doreen Post & Gary Beard of Gillett, PA; grandchildren Jahwaun and Chakyla Graham, Anna Darcangelo and Rowan Walton along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Rick graduated from EFA. He played basketball in Jr. and Sr. High School. Later he played softball for various teams in Elmira and Horseheads. He loved sports; rallied for the Red Sox and Vikings. Rick loved racing and his favorite driver was #88 Dale Earnhart. He enjoyed going to Florida for the races and golfing with his step father Gene and friends. He was employed with Cameron Manufacturing and Purolater Products. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, October 1st from 3 to 6 pm. His funeral and committal services will follow at 6 pm.