James-Rittenhouse-Obituary

James Rittenhouse

Stonington, Connecticut

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James Rittenhouse, 91, died peacefully on Sunday morning, Aug. 31, 2008, at the Westerly Nursing Home. Born in Stonington Borough on Sept. 25, 1916, he was a lifelong resident of the Town of Stonington. After serving in World War II, Jim made his career as a draftsman, retiring from EB in 1984...

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We knew Jim and Charlotte through their friends, the Parnigonis. Jim was a kind and caring man as evidenced through his love of his wife. Our sympathy to the family.
Barbara and Bob Fallon

Dear Charlotte and family
My love and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

To the Rittenhouse Family: Your Dad was a very special person. "The Salt of the earth" a "Pillar of the Church" to quote two trite phrases.

He will always be remembered as a caring, loving family man. You are all so fortunate to have had him in your lives for so many years.

Fond Memories, Frances Nyman

I've known Jim for almost 40 years. He was a very kind and gentle man. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Love & prayers, Bea & Red LaFantasie

Dear Charlotte, So very sorry to read of Jim's passing. We shared many Masonic hours together, and I know he will be missed. Comfort can be had in the knowledge that Jim now is in that place where no illness or infirmity can prevail. My prayers are with you and your family. Most sincerely, Roy

Charlotte and family, We send our sincere condolances on the loss your beloved Jim.Another chapter in our lives is closed.Jim was our back door neighbor on Elm St. in the 30s and 40s. May our Lord comfort you in the days ahead.God Bless you and your family. Sincerely, Jim Hubbard Chico California.

Dear Charlotte; please accept my sincere condolences,very sorry to read of Jim's death.Your respectful classmate of 1937. Joseph R. Grills

Mr. Rittenhouse was always kind hearted and had a great big heart. I remember spending lots of time with him and Mrs. Rittenhouse in our fellowship hall at the Church of Stonington.

His family is in our thoughts and prayers.

The Baird Family