Amanda Mae Riccio

Amanda Mae (Spicer) Riccio, of Claverack, NY, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to her family and community. Born on May 12, 1944, in Wellsville, NY, Amanda grew up in Campbell, NY, where she was the salutatorian of her High School class. She grew up in the Hamilton House, a home that is now part of the Genesee Country Village & Museum. Manda graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1966. Amanda was the devoted wife of Richard (“Dick”) Riccio, with whom she shared 57 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised three daughters: Marla Landsman (Steve), Natalie Reno (Richard), and Allison Moran (Greg). She was a proud and loving grandmother to Emily Murphy (Tim), Jillian Landsman, Peyton Reno, Kendall Reno, Olivia Moran, and Jackson Moran. Amanda is also survived by her sister, Julie Tomforde (Carl), of East Princeton, MA, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Arlene (Rogers) Spicer. A faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson, Amanda served as both Ruling Elder and Clerk of the Session for many years. She also played handbells and was active in many other ways. Her deep faith and commitment to her church community were central to her life. Amanda had a distinguished career, starting as a teacher of Home Economics and eventually retiring from Greene County Office For the Aging as the Director of the Greene County Nutrition Program, where her dedication earned her numerous accolades, including Greene County Employee of the Year and President of the NYS Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Program. Beyond her career, Amanda was a tireless volunteer and leader in her community. She was actively involved with the local United Way and Hudson Day Care Center and served as a leader in both organizations. She was also a passionate member, past president and current chaplain of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a group that was close to her heart. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Amanda loved preparing meals for her children, grandchildren and friends, always ensuring that their time together was filled with love and warmth. She was an accomplished seamstress, making clothes for herself, her children, and her grandchildren (including several wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and holiday attire). Amanda was devoted to her family and she also loved football (Buffalo Bills), baseball (Red Sox), fires in the fireplace, country music, and politics. During her entire life, she loved daisies, and later in life, loved watching the hummingbirds that fed at the feeders or chased one another in aerial acrobatics, and prodded Dick to keep the nectar fresh in the feeders. She enjoyed a cold glass of champagne or pinot grigio and any excuse to roll her eyes (the ‘Leeta Look’, inherited from her grandmother, Leeta Rogers) at her beloved husband, who was her dedicated caregiver for the past few years. Calling hours will be 9am-11am and a memorial service will immediately follow on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Bates and Anderson Funeral Home in Hudson, NY. Anyone wishing to share a short anecdote or memory will be welcome to do so. A reception will follow. In honor of Amanda’s life and her commitment to helping others, donations in her name can be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Hudson, NY or the P.E.O. Sisterhood, an organization she proudly supported.

Amanda Mae Riccio

May 12, 1944 - October 19, 2024

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May 12, 1944 - October 19, 2024

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