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Virginia Ritchie Obituary
AGE: 91 • Point Pleasant
Virginia R. Ritchie, 91, of Point Pleasant, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2017 in the arms of her daughter and beloved best friend, Colleen McCormack.
She was born in Kearny and moved to Point Pleasant in 1956 with her husband, Blair, whom she married on August 10, 1944.
For twenty years, Virginia worked at the Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, Point Pleasant, and retired as food service manager.
After her husband's death, she volunteered at Point Pleasant Hospital for five years. Her love for Cape Cod was so special for herself and Colleen. Every year it holds so many beautiful thoughts of such a magical place.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband, of forty-seven years, Blair E. Ritchie in 1991.
Surviving are her daughter, Colleen McCormack of Point Pleasant; brother, Henry Ebel and wife Marabeth of MD and DE; and sister, Nancy Cockey of MD.
Entombment at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River, was held privately.
Special thanks to Eric McDonough and Matthew Maurer of Pable Evertz for such compassion, and also to the Point Pleasant Borough Police Department, and Point Boro First Aid Squad.
Condolences may be shared at www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com
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Georgette Mullen
October 8, 2017
Sincerest sympathy to Sharon, Colleen, Matt and Blair on the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May the memory of her love stay alive in your hearts. So sorry for your loss.
Diane Clayton
October 8, 2017
Sincere condolences to Mrs. Ritchie's daughter Sharon, her granddaughter Colleen and her great grandchildren.
May she rest in peace, and her memory be a blessing to all who loved her.
October 8, 2017
Colleen and Sharon..so sad for the loss of your mother and grandmother, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cherish the wonderful memories.
Liz Donahue
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