Donald James Ricci, 64, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida.

Donald was a native of Chicago, IL, and has been a residence of Vero Beach for 15 years moving to Vero Beach from Tequesta, FL.

Donald was the owner and operator of Mc Donald Properties, L.C. of Vero Beach, and the co-owner of Hurricane Grill and Wings of Vero Beach, FL. Donald worked in the Construction Industry for over 35 years.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Donald is survived by his wife of 17 years, Nadja Nevsimal - Ricci, his mother, Mary Lorenzi Ricci, four daughters, Lauren Ann and her husband, Chris Devaux, Elizabeth Ann Ricci, Katharina Ricci and Sophie Ricci, four sons, Kevin Donald Ricci and his wife, Kerry, Christopher Donald Ricci, Nicholas Donald Ricci and Patrick Donald Ricci, and four grandchildren, Alexandria, Barrett, MacKenzie and Channing.

Visitation will be from 5:00 till 7:00pm, Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach, Fl. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00am, Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, with entombment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Fort Pierce, Fl.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Donald's memory to VNA Hospice or Hibiscus Children's Center.

A guest book may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com