About Us

“Love, Patti” is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2024 in memory of a beautiful soul, Patti Ricco (nee: Aurrichio). Patti was a wife, mom, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, friend and loved by everyone who knew her.

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“Love, Patti” is a memorial foundation that celebrates the legacy of a beautiful soul who loved to spread kindness through her volunteer and career efforts. “Love, Patti” brings all of her loves together in community: Family, Friends and Fitness.

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Patti lost a brief but fierce battle with stomach cancer and was taken way too soon. In the months that followed, her husband and children sought out assistance to help them through this tragic loss. They found “Ann’s Place” in Danbury, CT. Ann’s Place provides comfort, support, and resources to people with cancer and their loved ones.

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Patti’s family also sought comfort from Debbie's Dream, as stomach cancer devastated our family by taking our beautiful Patti.  We connected with Natalie of Debbie's Dream.  We were honored to welcome her and her mom at our August 2025 Love Patti Family Fun Day event, where they shared info about The Debbie's Dream Foundation.

 

Proceeds for all “Love, Patti” events support Ann’s Place, Debbie’s Dream, as well as providing scholarships to elementary school children who share Patti's values and characteristics to assist them in continuing their education.