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Joseph Ritchie Obituary

Joseph Ritchie

Barefoot Bay, FL

Joseph "Tritchie" Ritchie passed away in his family home in Barefoot Bay, FL on Monday, August 31, 2015. Since early 2013 he enjoyed his retirement days spending time with family and friends, fishing, boating, and riding his Harley motorcycle along the coastal highway.

He was predeceased by his late wife Jackie King Ritchie; mother, Tillie; and his father Joseph A Ritchie. He is survived by his "pride and joy" daughter, Jessica Marie Ritchie of Wilmington, DE; his sisters Leslie Murin and husband Kelly of Elkton, MD and Renee Smith of Sebastian, FL; and his brother Darrell Ritchie and wife Marilyn of New Castle, DE. He was beloved among many but in particular the King family, Jennifer King Wham and husband Dave, Mary King and Jeannette Cirigliano.

A private service will be held for family members only at a future date. An online guest-book may be signed at www.seawindsfh.com

Published by The News Journal on Sep. 10, 2015.
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you've been gone 3 months...there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you....I miss you so much baby.all my love ,your sweet pea

November 17, 2015

well,tomorrow is your birthday.we were supposed to spend it together.i will be thinking of you and how much I miss you.i love you baby,all my love ,sweet pea

sweet pea

September 30, 2015

Rest easy big dog I will miss you in the TAC I will keep you family in my prayers

Cassey Garneski

September 23, 2015

Joe was a very good friend. I'll miss. You brother.

Dave Halsey

September 21, 2015

My condolences Tina an to his families RIP Tritch.Chip

Clifford Brumbaugh

September 20, 2015

It's been many years, but I remember some good times with you. RIP and condolences to his family and friends. Ride the skyway in peace

erica werner

September 18, 2015

Sending condolences to Tina and family. Trichie will be missed very much. There were many years, miles and true memory's of Our days together. May you R.I.P. Trichie 1%er. Till We ride together again in the heaven's, Your friend and brother Tiny Jim 13 and sister Virginia.

Jim and Virginia Campbell

September 17, 2015

God speed Tritchie. .prayers going to your daughter..I'm sure if there was a way to get your Harley to heaven you would have RIP

Marva

September 17, 2015

RIP my brother!!!


TACO

September 15, 2015

Rest in Peace Uncle Tritchie!! We all love you and will miss you greatly!! Give Aunt Jackie a kiss for me❤

Angela Wham

September 15, 2015

Justina "TINA" we want you to know he was the best & we will all have an empty spot. He was bigger than life! RIP "Tritchie!" FLY-Eric & Robin

Eric Ludwig

September 15, 2015

Rest in Peace, Joe. You will be missed. Thanks for being such a great Dad and Pop-Pop. God Bless.

ray- Maddie Jeffery

September 15, 2015

My condolences to the family, rest in peace my brother, you will be missed...

Misael (SaiMann) Mercado

September 15, 2015

Ride with angels!!

September 15, 2015

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....

CHUCK D.

September 15, 2015

God Speed comfort to the families of "Tritchie". May he rest in peace.

Lisa and Dave Manners

September 15, 2015

Beautiful man!

Etta Marie Donovan

September 15, 2015

God Bless you Trichie.....May your soul rest in God....you we're a good friend...I pray God's peace for your family

Beverly (Punkie) Stewart

September 15, 2015

im so sorry for your loss, you and your family are forever in my prayers ....

ida conner

September 14, 2015

God Bless you Trichie.....You will be missed.....you we're a good friend....Thoughts and PRAYERS to the Family....

Gene Emmell

September 14, 2015

Tritch, you were a friend and a hero in my book. Always in good spirits, always a gentleman, and forever my hero! I loved you, admired you and respected you always. Rest peaceful my friend.

Marie Donovan

September 14, 2015

Tina

September 14, 2015

Tina Ciafre-Ritchie

September 14, 2015

Prayers for peace and comfort to the family. Remembering fun times at Augustine from so long ago with photos of that same great smile. Rest in peace Tritch...

Chris and Crickett

September 14, 2015

Sorry to hear of Trichie's passing. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. God bless from Donna & Rick D'Onofrio

Rick D'Onofrio

September 13, 2015

RIP Uncle Tritchie! U and Aunt Jackie gave me sooo many childhood memories! I love u and will miss u.U and Aunt Jackie can ride free, up there!And i know u both will be watching over, your pride and joy, Jess!

Corinne (Murphy) Long

September 12, 2015

We were very sad to hear of your loss of your loved one. We will remember Tritchie as someone that just loved to have fun. Never seen him without a smile. Our prayers and sympathies are with you.
Tritchie, you will be missed!
Rest in Peace,
Dicky Reihms & Paula Murphy

Dicky & Paula Reihms

September 12, 2015

God Speed Tritch.regards from Annie and Joanna Cardenti. to his WIFE Tina, our condolences to YOU and your girls and their boys.

September 11, 2015

So sorry for your family's loss. He will be missed!

Laurie Hess

Laurie Hess

September 11, 2015

I will always love you... I'm glad I had you for as long as I did.. R.I.P baby...

Your sweet pea

September 11, 2015

Tina, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Tritch. I remember clearly your wedding and how happy you were together. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Susan Woodward Christie

September 10, 2015

Rest easy Tritchie ~ Prayers going up for this family.

Peg Maculley-Cohee

September 10, 2015

Tritchie was a great guy. I remember his and Tina's wedding, so beautiful. Tina, Lindsay, Brit, Jager, Sage, Skylar and Jordan I am so sorry for your loss.

Angela Ciociola-Barber

September 10, 2015

My heart goes out to his family and brothers. He will be missed dearly. RIP bro

Doug Drummond

September 10, 2015

Our family loved Tritchie dearly....Peace to his family....Peace to him. The Thomas Family

September 10, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Tritchie was one of a kind and surely will be missed. RIP my friend.

Craig & Linette Fisher

September 10, 2015

Jessica, and family sorry for your lost. Tritchie was a well liked guy, always put a smile on your face.Tritche will be missed at family dinners RIP Tritchie

cyndi/glen ivey

September 10, 2015

You will be missed " Uncle Joe". We all used to have so much fun back in the old days. May God be with your soul and my prayers go out to your family.

christina wallace

September 10, 2015

Sending me thoughts and prayers. Lots of love

Danyle Bartlett

September 10, 2015

Tritchie, we are very sadden to hear what happened i hope that one day
we shall all meet again we also want to share our thoughts and Prayers go out to family and friends.

September 10, 2015

Jessica and family, I am so sorry for your loss. We have a lot of memories of Tritchie from the old days. May God grant you comfort in the days ahead. Rest in Peace Tritch.

Sue Dooling

September 10, 2015

Miss you Tritchie RIP

Linda Czojor

September 10, 2015

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