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for John Ritzo
Peggy Matthews
February 13, 2024
John was a warm kind man. It was my honor to call him my friend.
Peggy Matthews
February 13, 2021
John was a wonderful person who I was blessed to call my friend! Everyone who knew John loved and respected him. His family was the center of his life.
Peggy Matthews
February 13, 2019
I worked with John for many years and he was a wonderful person. His ethics were above anyone I had ever worked with before and since. I valued his friendship and his family was the most important thing in his life. It seems like just yesterday we were sitting in my office talking and laughing. My life was enriched by knowing John and Cathy.❤❤
Chp. Gary Evans
March 16, 2009
I learned from James Mink about John's death. May God's comforting Presence surround your family during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Mike Veitch
March 7, 2009
John was such a nice person, we were sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with his family.
Mike, Claudeen and family Mink
February 25, 2009
Cathy we enjoyed Christmas so much with the family. Brandon, Jonathan and Jared Know your father is still with you and always will be. Death is sad but your dad left you lots of good memories and morals. He is with God now,( 1 Corinthians 15:35-44. ) Take care of Mom, she is going to need you.
Keep the Faith and when you all come back i'll have the cards ready for a game of spades. God Bless You All, our prayers are with you. John we will meet again in Christ, In His Kingdom.
Claudeen Mink
February 25, 2009
Cathy we enjoyed Christmas so much with the family. Brandon, Jonathan and Jared Know your father is still with you and always will be. Death is sad but your dad left you lots of good memories and morals. He is with God now,( 1 Corinthians 15:35-44. ) Take care of Mom, she is going to need you.
Keep the Faith and when you all come back i'll have the cards ready for a game of spades. God Bless You All, our prayers are with you. John we will meet again in Christ, In His Kingdom.
Stephanie Cummings
February 23, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about John's passing. I know he is in a better place now. I pray that Cathy and his sons find peace during this trying time. I remember attending Bayside Pres. with the family for a long time. Just know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless You.
Claude Vadasz
February 23, 2009
I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. I had the pleasure of knowing him during the years we carpooled together when he worked at Newport News. He was a professional, hard worker, and a good natured person. I miss his company from all those many years ago. My heart goes out to the Ritzo family in their loss.
Pope Woodard
February 22, 2009
I had the good fortune to know John professionally, and like so many other people he worked with, I am better for the experience. He brought creativity and passion to his work and could evaluate problems on multiple levels to the benefit of his customers. My prayers are with your family. I will really miss John.
Shelley Jones (Urick)
February 22, 2009
To the family:
I am sadden to hear of this loss of Johnny. The Ritzo family had always been an extension of my family when growing up and going to the Ritzo family farm back in PA. I pray for you to find comfort and peace at this time.
Shelley (Urick) Jones
James Mink
February 22, 2009
Cathy, Brandon, Jonathan, Jared;
We are very saddened by your loss of a husband and a father. You and the boys are in our prayers. John has had a blessed life with you and now enjoys God's rewards. God bless you, Cathy and Brandon, Jonathan, and Jared.
Our deepest condolences; Jim, Esmeralda, Ashley Mink and Andres Gil
Renee Mink Ysais
February 21, 2009
Cathy and boys,
I am truly saddend by the news of John's passing. My thougts and prayers have been with you this last week and will continue to be with all of you. May you find comfort in your family and friends.
Beth Montoya
February 21, 2009
Cathy, Brandon, Jonathan, and Jared,
Our thoughts have been with you over the past week. We grieve with you in the loss of John but cannot possibly fathom your sense of loss. We pray that God will bring you comfort through memories of your husband and father, who loved you so much.
The Montoya Family
Sonja Johnson
February 21, 2009
Cathy-
I am truly saddened that John had to go now. You, however, have been a tower of strength and a shining light of grace, and God is holding you and your boys in His hands, as He will do forever.
Sonja
Eleanor Mink
February 20, 2009
Cathy and Boys,
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you all,
George and Eleanor Mink
Fritz Liebig
February 20, 2009
John and I worked together when we were at Newport News Shipbuilding for several years. He was an inspiration to me and a good friend, I'll cherish his memory, he left many good ones behind.
My heartfelt condolences to you and yours. You'll be in my prayers. I know God will bring you His peace in time.
Tom Endrusick
February 20, 2009
Cathy and Boys,
John was a true inspiration to so many people. I will remember him most for his never ending drive for excellence. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Danielle Cummings-Harmon
February 20, 2009
Cathy and the boys,
John was a wonderful man and an awesome dad. He loved the Lord with all his heart and is up in Heaven looking down on you all now. May the Lord give you all strength and comfort during this time of sadness. God Bless you.
Wallace, Danielle, and Maddox
Carol Clements
February 19, 2009
Cathy,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your best friend and father to your sons. I know it won't be easy, but God will look out for you. I will truely miss John and the 8 years I spent with him at OII, he was a dynamic person.
Mark Cummings
February 19, 2009
John was a true man of Jesus. He loved his wife as Christ loved the church and served as a wonderful role model for his sons. I count it a privilege and blessing to have served with him at Bayside Presbyterian for many years and in doing so, coming to love him and his beautiful family.
Cathy, Brandon, Jonathan and Jared,
May the peace of God that transcends all understanding be upon you all (Phil 4:6-7), bringing you a comfort and love like no other...a comfort and love that will help fill the void left by John's passing. Know you'll all be close in prayer.
In Christ,
Mark Cummings
Karen Krewer
February 19, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. John was such a special person on so many fronts. His humanity, technical expertise, drive and insight was of the highest caliber. He will be missed by all that knew him. It's for us now to rally around his family and help support them both short term and long term through this loss. It's through this long term support that we really honor the memory of our friend, co worker and mentor John Ritzo.
May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternally confirmed and his friendship and high moral values be an example to us all of a life well lived.
Christopher Robers
February 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
William Blair
February 19, 2009
I always knew John had taken a special likeing to me and I to him. He went out of his way for me more than I can count. When he walked past you he made it a point to just say hello always making sure you where okay. What I didn't realize until now is that this was the way he was with everyone he knew and not just me. We have lost a good friend and he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family... OII/MSD ISCRS Crew In Washington State... Billy Blair, Brian Addiss, Jake St. Clair, David Floyd, Kecia Schueltz, and Mike Johnson..
Philip Johnson
February 19, 2009
From Brother Phil Johnson and Helen Johnson (Bayside) The Lord has taken you home.But we still will keep your family in our prayers. Until that day when we will meet again.
Dave Chapman
February 19, 2009
Cathy & Sons,
My life is so much more complete after having worked with John over the past 6 years. He spoke often of the importance of family over all things. Your sons are especially in my thoughts as I also lost my father at a young age. They will come to understand "Why" this has happened in their own terms in their own time. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Fred Needham
February 19, 2009
John was a vital force here at OII-MSD and will be missed. Please accept my sympothies on your families loss.
Peggy Matthews
February 19, 2009
John was a wonderful man. It was a pleasure to work with him and to have him as a friend. My heart goes out to Cathy and the boys for their loss. Let's rejoice in John's life and his time on earth.
Hap Barko
February 19, 2009
Cathy;
My prayers are with you and the family at this time. I had the privilege of working with John a few years ago at OII. He was a shipmate, and a true friend.
Terry & Leslie Bisbee
February 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Frank Paras
February 19, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tommy Walker
February 19, 2009
Cathy,
I remember the first time we meant. We were in Hawaii, John was so excited that his wife was coming to share sometime with him. He had everything planned for the 2 of you. That was so much like John. Even today John is still working for each and everyone of us in helping to prepare our spot with him in our Fathers House, that is so much like John, thinking of others before himself. I will miss John as a co-worker, friend, mentor and a brother in Christ. The last time I spoke with John we were discussing the Passion Play our church puts on the week of Easter. John was so excited about seeing it and wanted me to remind him of the exact dates so his family could attend. He will now see first hand God's increditable story. Cathy, my prayers as well as or church prayers go out to you and your family during this time of celebration of John's new life. I thank you for the encourgaging emails I received through John's co-workers and the strenght you have displayed through these difficult times. If there is anything I or our church familiy can do please do not hesitate to let me know.
Tommy Walker
757-472-3743
Supervisior of Shipbuilding
Newport News Virginia
Mary Ruffin Ardell
February 19, 2009
Cathy and family,
Tim and I met John for the first time at New Year's Eve. We will cherish those fine memories and hope God gives you strength. We are here for you and your family and we do want to help in these difficult times.
Love,
Mary Ruffin, Tim, and Bo Ardell
Jaime Reyes
February 19, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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