Mack Ritchie

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mac was very kind to me. A wonderful man.

Happened to be in Palm Beach today for the first time in many years. Remembered the hilarious science museum trip of 1974, wherein my then-husband (David Washburn) and I led a dozen "old" Palm Beach people around the ruins of Yucatan. Mack was the chief wry commentator among the "old" people (he must have been all of 49?). Enjoyed Pat and Tommy too. I did know that Mack had become the mayor of PB not long after. Deedee Marix, that's a name I remember his often mentioning. Hi Tom wherever...

Pat and family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. My love and sympathy. What wonderful memories to cherish. I know Mack and Owen are in God's Aviation World together.
Fondly,
Alice Gassaway

Dear Pat and family,There is a bridge of memories from earth,to heaven above,it keeps our dear ones near us,its the bridge that we call love,it takes us back to brighter years,to happier sunlit days,and to precious golden moments,that will be with us always,We always remember the wonderful days we spent painting together in Lake Worth.Love John and Ellen George

I met Mack in the mid 80s. He and I were expert witnesses for co- defendants regarding a coastal issue. We spent many hours waiting in the hall of the old PB County Courthouse. Mack seemed obligated to entertain me with old engineering war stories. When he discovered I was with Gee & Jenson Engineers, he reminisced about a case he was an expert in back in the 50s, in Federal Court, where he was pitted against Colonel Gee, one of the co-founders of G&J. He said that the Colonel testified that...

March 13, 2008

Dear Mrs. Ritchie,

As you know Mack was a trusted member of the “Reed Extended family”. He served as the engineer of the Hobe Sound Company for many, many years. His advice was always sound and acceptable, he never cut corners. He always gave us the best technical advice which we took and now rejoice on his expertise.

We developed a firm friendship, one that I valued.

When he ran for office and was elected Mayor of Palm Beach I was still deeply...