COLONIE- Alfredo Tricomi, 74, passed away on January 17, 2020 at home with his family.
He was born on December 6, 1945 son of the late Mario and Theresa (Totino) Tricomi in Marina Di Gioiosa Ionica, Calabria Italy.
Alfredo came to the U.S. in 1965 and settled in Providence, RI where he worked at Rolo Jewelry Manufacturer as a jewelry polisher. It was there that he met his beloved wife and they were married in 1975. In 1977 together with their son, they relocated to Albany, where they would eventually raise their 3 children. Alfredo worked as a machine operator at Freihofer's Bakery Co. for 25 years. He was the proud owner of Alfredo's Deli and Pizza and Alfredo's Pizzeria. He was one of the first distributors of Italian goods and products and was well known by many Italian families within his community.
Alfredo was a proud member of the Sons of Italy and the Rotterdam Soccer Club. He loved gardening and spending time with his family. He was a wonderful and dedicated husband, father and grandfather and took great pride in providing for his family. He will be dearly missed.
Alfredo is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Francesca (Futia) Tricomi; children, Mario Francesco Tricomi (Sandra), Erica Masilotti (Anthony), Alessandra Antonella Tricomi; grandchildren, Sabrina, Livio, Olivia Grace, Lorenzo Alessio; sisters, Maria, Ines, Linda, Liliana; sisters and brothers-in-law, Fortunato (Aurora), Mario (Marcella), Pasquale (Valeria), and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother Francesco.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 10:00am at St. Pius the X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211. Calling hours will be held from 4-7pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Entombment will follow Mass at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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