Franco Riccio, 65, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Franco and his wife, Sheri (Zwitkowits) Riccio, celebrated 7 years of marriage on Sept. 21st. Born December 28, 1960, in Allentown, he was a son of the late Gaetano and Elvira (Sorrentino) Riccio. Franco was a 1978 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. Franco worked in the management department at Warner Glass for over 15 years. Before joining Warner Glass, he was employed by S&G Asphalt. He was a devoted member of Calvary Chapel Lehigh Valley in Easton. In his spare time, Franco enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

In addition to his wife, Franco is survived by daughters, Fiona Cruz and husband, Ivan, and Gina Curry and husband, Andrew; stepsons, Jason Yost, Tyler Yost and wife, Lorin, and Jake Yost; grandchildren, Jayleena, Rozlyn, Jaxson, Vincent, Alina, Autumn, and Bryce. He was predeceased by his brother, Gino. 

Services: A visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21st from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a prayer service at 11:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Inc., PO Box 96069, Washington, DC 20090, in Franco’s memory. Online condolences may be offered below.