Maria Riccio (born 1975) is an American restaurant owner and professional chef from New Jersey, USA. Also, she is the ex-wife of Carl Ruiz (Chef and TV Personality). She is an operator at Maries Italian Specialties, Chatham, New Jersey.
According to Lifestylepedia, Carl took over the responsibilities of the food restaurant La Cubana, New York. Still, he had a heart attack in his sleep on September 22, 2019. An Instagram post from his friends confirmed the news of his death.
His supporters took to social media and paid tribute to him. He possessed the ability and became an overshadowed personality. Other than that, he gave a significant contribution to the food industry.
Early years, parents and profile
The ex-wife of chef Carl Ruiz, Marie Riccio, came into the world in 1975 (44 years old) in Chatham, New Jersey (United States).
Her father and mother opened the bakery in their native place. On the other hand, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University (University of Newark, New Jersey).
Wedding, spouse, boyfriend and children
However, Marie and Carl divorced in 2011. She kept the restaurant. Her marriage could not work out due to compatibility issues.
On the other hand, the couple shared a daughter named Michelle and a son whose name is not found.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Maria Riccio. |
| Nickname | Maria. |
| Profession | Restaurant owner. |
| in the news for | Her husband Carl Ruiz died of a heart attack on September 22, 2019. |
| Age (as of 2019) | 44 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 1974. |
| Place of birth/Hometown | Chatham, New Jersey (United States). |
| Nationality | American. |
| Gender | Woman. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Sun sign (zodiac birth sign) | Not available. |
| Current location | Chatham, New Jersey (United States). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 4″ . Centimeters: 163cm . Meters: 1.63 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 56 kg . Pounds: 124 pounds . |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 6.5. |
| eye color | Black. |
| Hair color | Dark brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Not known. Mom : Will update soon. |
| Brothers | Name not found. |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single (married once). |
| Husband/Spouse Name | Carlos Ruiz. |
| Son | One Son (Name Unknown). |
| Daughter | Michelle Ruiz. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Bachelor’s degree. |
| College | Secondary school in Chatham. |
| Alma mater. | Rutgers University (University of Newark, New Jersey). |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $2 million US dollars. |
| Contact details | |
| Residential address | He lives in Chatham, New Jersey. |
Some lesser known facts about Marie Riccio
- Carl Ruiz’s wife turned out to be an active user on Facebook.
- Ricco invited to the show called Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Carl.
- They were the celebrity contestants in the Guy’s Grocery Games.
- Also, Carl was a judge for a competitive show i.e. Guy’s Ranch Kitchen.
- He made his guest appearance in Dinner: Impossible.
- Marie managed the food department at the restaurant.
- The net worth earned by Marie Ricco as of 2019 is $2 million US dollars. She took possession of food courts and beautiful houses. Her monthly income is over $65K.
- Ruiz worked as a chef for 25 years.
- He got a job as a chef on Prince Edward Island located in Canada.
- In addition, he graduated first class from the New York Institute of Culinary Education.