Ricky S. Dexter, Jr., 29, of New Bedford passed away Saturday July 2, 2016 after a long struggle with addiction.

Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School.

Ricky loved sports, fishing, and life.

Survivors include his parents, Ricky and Lori Dexter; his birth mother, Helena Martinez; his longtime love, Nikki Viera; two sisters, Janet Dexter and Jillian Pragana; three brothers, Brian Lamontagne, Eric Lamontagne, and Steven Lamontagne; his grandmother, Joanne LaMeire; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday July 6, 2016 from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.