The one-day-old infant was baptized at the local parish hall of Molviano with the first name Pancrazio.
Primo Riccitelli began his studies in the town of Teramo and then transferred to the Rossini Conservatory in Pesaro where he soon became the protégé of Pietro Mascagni.
Lesser known compositions include Madonnetta, Francesca da Rimini, Lory, Nena; Heremos, Suora Maddalena and Maria sul Monte.
Also carrying the name of this composer is a musical and theater society headquartered in Teramo and performing in Bellante.
In April 2006, a bronze statue was dedicated to Riccitelli at the entrance to the cemetery in the small village of Sant'Onofrio, near his birthplace.