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Rita P. Ritchott 1924 - 2013 CHICOPEE - Rita (Page) Ritchott, 88, of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Thursday, June 13, 2013. She passed into Eternal Life at home surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family who were her wonderful caregivers. She was born at home on Highland Avenue in Chicopee on September 9, 1924, a beloved daughter of the late Edward S. and Marie Anna (Marcil) Page. She was raised in Chicopee, graduated from Cathedral High School and was a lifelong resident of the city. She was last employed at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. While she was employed at the hospital, she had many positions including the hostess desk, a messenger, an operator and retired from the print shop. She was a communicant of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Chicopee. She was a quiet woman who adored her family and showered them with her love and affection which was returned to her a thousand fold. She was predeceased by her devoted husband and best friend, Reginald A. "Reggie" Ritchott who was Called Home on October 23, 2011. They were married at Sainte Rose de Lima Church in Chicopee on June 1, 1946 and were blessed with over 65 years of happiness together. She leaves her five loving daughters, Carole A. Korvek and her husband, John, of Agawam, Barbara J. Murphy Ritchott of Chicopee, Suzanne E. Dupre and her husband, Michel, of Westfield, Janet M. Cote Brire and her husband, Richard, of Goshen, MA and Lynda L. Constantilos and her husband, Gary, of Goshen, MA; her 16 cherished grandchildren, Dr. Scott Korvek and his spouse, Josue, Jason Korvek, Timothy, Jessica, Kelley and Ryan Murphy, Kristin, Alyssa and Natalie Dupre, Tiffany and Jeremy Cote, Joseph and Thomas Brire, Joshua Ritchott, Anna Pouliot and her husband, Justin, and Justin Constantilos; her five cherished great-grandchildren, Skylar Murphy, Morgan and Ethan Bombard, and Page and Seth Pouliot; her dear brothers, Hector Page of Holyoke and Roger Page and his wife, Mary, of Chicopee; and her many dear nephews and nieces including her special nephew, Jerry Blain and his wife, Robyn, and their children, Jenna and Matthew Blain, all of Belchertown. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her dear brothers and sisters, Reverend Monsignor Raymond Page, Vicar General of the Diocese of Worcester, Gerard Page and his wife, Dorothy, Annette Miller and her husband, John, and Loretta Blain and her husband, Raymond "Mickey". Her funeral will be held on Wednesday morning, June 19, 2013, beginning at the St. Pierre - Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 (funeral home will open at 9:30 a.m.) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 94 Springfield Street, Chicopee, MA 01013. Her burial will follow the Mass at Sainte Rose Cemetery, 49 Olsen Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her family has requested that memorial donations be made in her memory to Baystate Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 280 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199 or to the charity of the donor's choice. For more information, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com
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Barb
May your many happy and loving memories of your Mom comfort you and bring you peace during the difficult days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marty Kearney
June 20, 2013
Barb,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris Santaniello
Christine Santaniello
June 18, 2013
bill hefty
June 18, 2013
Janet,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, but, at the same time, I am glad her suffering is over and she is with your dad in Heaven. Jesus said, "in My Father's House there are many rooms, and I am going ahead to prepare one for you." I believe our moms have new homes, healthy bodies, and are with God and their loved ones who have passed already. They will be waiting for us.
Anything I can do to comfort you, just let me know,
Tracie
Tracie Padykula
June 16, 2013
Memere, I miss you so much. I know youre happy, with pepere again. This is what you wanted and needed. Nothing can rwplce the void youve both left in my life. I have so many found memories to hold fast to. When I think of you both I cant stop smiling. Everything reminds me of you. I love you, I wish you knew how much.
Anna Pouliot
June 16, 2013
Dear Sue,Carol,Barbara,Janet and Lynda, i'm so sorry for your loss, your mom is finally at peace with your dad, take comfort in knowing that. my deepest sympathy Love Denise toussaint
June 16, 2013
Mom, I love you and miss you so much. I know you are with Dad, give him that kiss I gave you. I Love you both and miss you more than I can say
Janet
June 16, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Terry Lambert
June 16, 2013
Mom I miss you so much. Thankfully your suffering has ended and you are at peace now with Dad. Love and miss you both so much
Barbara
June 15, 2013
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