James M. Riccitelli

James (Pastor Jim) Riccitelli, age 89, of Ft Myers, FL and formerly of Toledo, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday January 28, 2017. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ and attended Nyack College before becoming a missionary in Burkina Faso, Africa where he and his wife Ruth served for 16 years. Jim was the founding pastor of The Berean Fellowship and served in that position for 28 years until his retirement. Beginning in 1967, he produced radio programs for WPOS-FM, which he continued producing even after his retirement to Florida in 2009. He has written and published three books: Sing a New Song, When Music Divides the Church; You May Now Kiss the Bride; and Authenticate Your Faith, Here’s How and Why. He is survived by Ruth (Windisch), his wife of 69 years, his children Dr. Kevin (Terrie), Karis (Bob), Karen (Dr. Masoud), Keith (Nancy), and Dr. Kenda (Terry), 12 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering at CrossPoint Community Church (Formerly Berean Fellowship), 4212 Onondaga Ave. Toledo, OH on February 19th at 2 p.m. to rejoice in his many years of faithful service to his Heavenly Father