Richard R. Ciccarella, 76, of Whiting passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Richard worked for Hoffman-LaRoche & Co., Nutley for many years before retiring. Born in Montclair, he resided in Nutley, Barnegat, and Toms River before moving to Whiting. Richard proudly served our country in the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. Richard was a member of VFW Post 10092, Barnegat, past commander of VFW Post 3549 in Lyndhurst and a past member of AMVETS Post 30, Nutley. Richard was predeceased by his parents Michael and Antoinette Ciccarella, brothers Dominick and Frank Ciccarella and brother-in-law Harold Hansen. Richard is survived by his brother Michael Ciccarella and his wife, Roseanne of Barnegat, his sister Frances Ciccarella Hansen of Arkansas, his grandson Devon McEllen, several nieces, nephew, great nephews, great nieces, as well as extended family members and friends. Richard hobbies were spending time on his boat, crabbing, traveling, camping, riding his Harley and spending time with his family. Richard has been laid to rest at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown.