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Obituary: Joseph “Chris” Ricci, 77, Boonville
Published: June 30, 2026
By: Provided by
Mills Funeral Home
Joseph “Chris”
Ricci
 BOONVILLE- Joseph “Chris”
Ricci, 77, lifelong resident of the town of Leyden, passed away on
Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Mohawk Valley Health System Rehabilitation and
Nursing Center in New Hartford with his loving family by his side.
He was born on
November 26, 1948, in Amsterdam, NY, a son of the late Clarence and
Margaret Becker Lampman.
Chris grew up on
the family dairy farm just off the East Road, where he learned the value of
hard work. Following graduation from Port Leyden High School, he continued
working on the farm and eventually purchased it, operating it for many
years with the help of his nephews, Tuffer and Ryan. After retiring from
farming, Chris began a second career at Sunset Nursing Home and
Rehabilitation Center in Boonville as a Certified Nursing Assistant. His
gentle nature, dedication, and compassion made him a cherished caregiver,
and he was affectionately thought of by many of the residents he served
during his 14 years there. In 2014, the happiest years of his life began
when he married Laurie Jones at Erwin Park in Boonville.
Chris greatly
enjoyed riding motorcycles, animals, spending time at camp in Osceola,
taking rides around the countryside, and being outside.
He is survived by
his beloved wife, Laurie; a stepdaughter, Kayla; one brother, Wayne
(Teresa) Lampman; one brother‑in‑law, Scott (Amy); one sister‑in‑law,
Lisa; nieces and nephews, Tuffer (Nicole), Ryan (Amanda), and Mark (Kim)
Lampman, and Bobby, Tim, and Mike Conn; and eight great‑nieces and
nephews, Dylan, Ryana, Alenna, Linkin, Wessen, Corissa, Nicole, and
Amberdawn.
He was
predeceased by his parents; a sister and her husband, Lucrita
(Bob) Conn; and a brother and his wife, Tim (Linda) Lampman.
In keeping with
Chris’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Arrangements have
been entrusted to the care of Mills Funeral Home of Boonville.
Online messages
of sympathy may be shared with his family at www.millsfuneralhomes.com.
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