The band wrote on their website: "While we lost a dear friend and bandmate the world lost a beautiful soul and is a much sadder place without him. We were blessed having him in our lives and he was blessed having the love and friendship of the fans that he loved so much. Our hearts go out to his family and closest friends. Ricky we hail you and will always miss you. Rest in Peace our brother. "
Fans wishing to pay respects, funeral arrangements are as follows:
Thursday is the wake: 3-5pm & 7-9pm
Friday is the funeral: 10am
Gaita Funeral Home
154 Newark Pompton Turnpike
Little Falls, NJ 07420
(973) 256-2224
In Leau of flowers, Ricky's family asks that donations be sent to Sloan Kettering Medical Center in Ricky's name. They did a massive amount of work on Rick, and kept him going for a few more years. The staff there loved him, and took great care of him. He also met some children there that were also being very well looked after. He would want their care to keep on going.
Inpatient Hospital and Main Campus
1275 York Avenue
Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, New York 10021
Telephone: 212-639-2000
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