Glen J. Ricci, 56, of Allentown, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 at his home. Born in Jersey City, Glen was employed as an Operating Engineer for over 28 years with Local # 825 in Springfield, NJ. Glen loved spending time with his family and friends and was always making people laugh. He enjoyed camping, barbequing and working in his yard as well as going to the horse track.

Son of the late Maryann Ricci; he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Wendy Low Ricci; his son Nicholas Ricci of Allentown; his father, Salvatore Ricci and his wife of Mahwah; his sister, Debra Shonk of Woodbridge; his brother Phillip Ricci and his wife Jennifer of Howell as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held Monday from 4-9pm and again Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown, NJ. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, 10:30am at the funeral home. (For directions visit www.pepplerfh.com) Cremation will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Keeping Pace (an organization for Hippotherapy) C/O Silver Dollar Stables, 80 Petty Rd., Cranbury, NJ 08540 (www.silverdollarstablesnj.com).