Silvio peacefully passed away at Nipissing Manor on Saturday November 6, 2021, at the age of 86 years. Silvio was the beloved husband of Theresa Ricci (nee Cappadocia) and the loving father of Mary Therrien (Guy), Angie Magill (Tim), Linda Laframboise (Richard) and Jonathane Ricci (Guilia). He was the cherished Nonno to Dustin, Darby, Kelsey, Nathan, Amanda, Jacob, and Silvio, and great-Nonno to Eddie, Memphis, and Henry. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother Dooley Ricci (Lucie) and predeceased by his sister Maria Farelli (late Luigi) and his brother Renato Ricci (Elvia). He is also predeceased by his parents Giovanni Ricci and Arcangela Ricci (nee Falconi). Silvio was a long-time employee of the Ontario Northland Railway, he enjoyed working in his garden, making homemade Italian wine and sausages, and was a dedicated member at the YMCA. He loved spending time with his family, especially on special occasions. The family of Silvio will be receiving visitors at McGuinty Funeral Home (North Bay) on Friday November 12, 2021 between the times of 1-3pm and 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption (North Bay) on Saturday November 13, 2021, at 10:00am. A private family burial will occur at Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. Covid-19 Restrictions remain in place requiring social distancing and the wearing of masks or facial coverings while in the funeral home or church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the North Bay YMCA would be gratefully acknowledged by Silvio’s family. Online condolences can be made at www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com