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Spring City Man, 2001 Spring-Ford Grad, Dies At 35

Ricky Daddario, 35, a 2001 Spring-Ford graduate, was an avid musician, outdoorsman, and animal-lover.

SPRING CITY, PA -- Richard D. "Ricky" Daddario, age 35, of Spring City, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home.

Born on June 22, 1983 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Anthony M. Daddario, husband of Debra Pufko, of Rockwell, NC and Deborah (Reppert) Stevens, of Royersford, PA. He was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School Class of 2001 and last worked in landscaping for J and B Derstine Lawn and Landscaping, Telford, PA.

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Ricky was a passionate, self-taught musician who played the drums and guitar. He basically banged on drums since he could walk and had been playing in various local original bands since he was 8 years old. Rick loved the outdoors, riding 4 wheelers, hiking, snowboarding, attending concerts and anything involving music, especially Punk Rock and Heavy Metal music. He was an advocate for tattoos and loved all animals, especially his husky, Homer.

In addition to his parents, Ricky is survived by siblings: Jennifer L., wife of Andrew Read of Royersford, PA; Brother, Anthony M. Jr., husband of Amanda R. Daddario of Blue Bell, PA; Stephanie M., wife of Jeffrey Peters of Oahu, HI; Maternal Grandparents, Joanne Peters and Dale Rhoads, of Kempner, TX; Step-Sister, Jamie, wife of Ricky Stechman of Rockwell, NC; Step-Brother, Robbie, husband of Lacey Zimmerman of Rockwell, NC; Many nieces and nephews and loyal Siberian Husky, Homer J. Ricky was also pre-deceased by Brother, Daniel C. Daddario and his paternal grandparents, Ralph Sr. and Rita Daddario.

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Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, Pennsylvania on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Chaplain Greg Porter. Friends will be received from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard's memory to the "Litttle Kids Rock" Music Education Charity by visiting www.littlekidsrock.org or "All for Paws" Rescue Charity by visiting www.all4pawsrescue.com. Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, Pennsylvania.

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