Lawrence Michael Ricker, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on October 30th, 2024, in Melrose, MA.

Larry is survived by his wife Suzanne of Melrose; his two loving daughters Dawn & her husband Fred Brizee and Cherie & her husband Chris Simmons; and his two loved grandchildren Cassandra & Zachary and his youngest sibling Mark Ricker.

Larry was born on October 21st, 1944, to parents Lena and Bernard Ricker. Larry graduated from Melrose High School and attended Northeastern University & University of Massachusetts Amherst. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

His family and friends will always remember him as a very kind deep thinker with an avid curiosity for life and nature.

The funeral services will be held privately.

The family would like to thank the Bedford VA Hospital and the West Roxbury VA hospital for their support.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730-1114 or the West Roxbury VA Medical Center, 1400 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132.