Ricardo Antonio Grosso, Sr.

Pawtucket – Ricardo Antonio Grosso, Sr., age 74, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Pawtucket. He was the loving husband of Maria L. (Arias) Grosso.

Born in Colón, Panama, Ricardo was the son of Ricardo and Gladys (Henry) Grosso. He worked as a self-employed salesman for many years and was known as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.

Ricardo was charismatic and funny, always young at heart with a fiery personality. His smile was infectious, lighting up every room he entered. He brought joy and laughter to those around him, and his vibrant spirit made lasting memories for family and friends.

He was the father of Yaviri Escalera (married to Ramon), Ricardo A. Grosso Jr. (married to Nora Montt), the late Ricardo D. Grosso, Ricardo A. Grosso, Ricardo Grosso, Antodario Grosso, Anthony Grosso, grandfather of Chayanne Escalera, Adrian Escalera, Ricardo Grosso III, Ashley Grosso, Sebastian Grosso, Alexia Grosso, Jordan Grosso, Hannah Sheldon, great-grandfather of Ezra Escalera, Ella Vargulish, Dante Nelson, Aaliyah Nelson, brother of Mireya Jimenez and Ricardo D. Grosso and uncle of Yalis Chamberlin, Yinella Grosso, Indhira Resendes, Ricardo Grosso, and Julio Jimenez

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00AM at St. Raymond Church, 1240 North Main Street, Providence.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

www.TrippFuneralHome.com