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Nancy Ritch Obituary
Nancy Aurora DiPalma Ritch, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy DiPalma of Westport, CT, she was predeceased in death by her longtime fiancé and faithful partner, the late John P. Perschino.
She is survived by son, Bruce J. Ritch of North Carolina, daughter Jodi Ritch Myer and husband Timothy Myer of Connecticut, and son Kevin Ritch and his wife RoseMary Ritch Connecticut. Nancy was blessed with three wonderful grandchildren; Halle, Megan, and JD, as well as her sister Vivien DiPalma Scofield of CT.
Nancy was a devoted, caring, and loving daughter, mother, mother-in-law, life partner, sister, grandmother, and friend.
Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 4, from 4pm to 7pm, at the Magner Funeral home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk, CT.
A full Mass of catholic Burial will be held at 10am on Wednesday, April 5, at St. Luke Church, 49 Turkey Hill Rd. North, Westport, CT.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to:SPED*NET Special Education Network, To make donation directly through website: https://spednet.org/donate/
For directions or to send a message of condolence to her family, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com
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