Henry “Rico” J. Nebuloni
June 28, 1920 – February 5, 2019
Rico attended St. James the Greater grade school & CBC high school where he was an award-winning athlete claiming a state championship for the class of 1940. He attended St. Mary’s College prior to enlisting into the Air Force during WW2. Rico was also a skilled private pilot. In 1948, he met & married Kelly, the love of his life. They were married 56 years & is survived by 4 children; Maria (Keith), Georgia, Franceene (Robin), Tina (Keith), 6 grandchildren; Matthew, Anna, Lisa, Eric, Brian, Chaelee, 2 step grandchildren; Alaina, Justine, 3 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Rico was an accomplished chef who owned several successful restaurants in the St. Louis area. He was a lifetime member of the Elks, Lions & Boys & Girls Clubs.
Always sporting a smile on his face & extending a helping hand for all, Rico will be greatly missed. His greatest accomplishment was his love for his family, friends (old & new) & his love of life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Creve Coeur Lion’s Club or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. A special thank you to the caring staff and residents at The Landing of O’Fallon.
Services: Funeral Mass to be held at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd, Tuesday February 12, at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery.
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Anonymous says
May 17, 2019 at 3:30 amI am a nurse who cared for Ricco’s wife Kelly. What a guy! They don’t make them like him anymore. He was part of the greatest generation. He was so devoted to his beloved wife and would tell us stories of their days together in the restaurant business. His daughters were awesome and had such great senses of humor. No mystery where that came from. I believe it was Tina who influenced me to buy a Honda Civic. I am now on my third one. Its saying something, really, that of all the people I have met in my career there are a handful I will never forget and Ricco was definitely one of those special ones. He is with Kelly now sitting under a shade tree with a cool breeze. He was a remarkable man and lived his life with such honor. I am so sorry for your loss.
Candy Ringler & Joel Hurd says
February 11, 2019 at 2:42 amFrank & family,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We imagine how much he appreciated having all you girls there to provide love and support. We are sending our love,
Pamela D Richardson says
February 10, 2019 at 11:43 pmCondolences to the Nebuloni family. I never knew Mr.Nebuloni but I went to school with Georgia..Georgia was very sweet and kind.
Sharon says
February 10, 2019 at 1:46 pmRico was the most wonderful man. Kind and welcoming to everyone he met. We at The Landing are missing him and praying he is watching over us with the same love he showed us every day.
Anonymous says
February 12, 2019 at 3:10 amYou were so good to our father thank you for the compasion and care you gave him
Tina
Anonymous says
February 7, 2019 at 11:42 pmGeorgia and family
I just loved your Dad! He was such a good person. I loved seeing him at the dealership. Such a happy person and I was always so glad to see him. You were so lucky to have him. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Love you guys!
Annie and Herman Groves and Taylor