Dr. Nathan Rodney Ritter

Dear Laura and Charlie-my deepest sympathies. When I lost my parents there wasn't much people could do for me to help deal with the loss. What did provide the greatest comfort was knowing that others out there cared.

I was part of the James River tribe "way back when" working with Nate. One day I got tired of the messes others were leaving behind and I put up a sign saying, "Your mother doesn't work here anymore. Therefore you will have to clean up your own mess." In...

Words can not begin to describe the hole the loss of Nate will leave in our family. His sense of humor and constant good cheer will be missed by everyone he knew. I feel honored to have known him for my entire 20 years and to have had him as a role model. I feel almost guilty for having known such a great man when his son will have only stories and pictures.
I promise that we will allways be there for you Auntie Laura and little C-Rod. If I can only impart half of the knowledge to...

Uncle Nate was more than just an uncle. He was like a father to me and all of his nephews. He was the most important role model in my life growing up and I was lucky enough to spend this past summer with him to get to know him as a friend. It's nice to read comments about how great he was but they only begin to scratch the surface of what an amazing person he was. He was one of a kind and his death leaves a hole my heart that will never be filled.

Laura and Charlie, as hard as...

Although I did not know Nate long, I knew him long enough to know that he was an amazing person. He was probably one of the most intelligent people I have met, but yet he never tried to show it off... he had a way of making anyone feel comfotable. He was an extremely humble man who could light up any room with his wit and humor... never being ashamed to take things to the next level!! :) I truely feel blessed to have had the chance to get to know him and be accepted into his family.
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i graduated granby high with nate.and i'll always remember how funny and intelligent he was. he made me laugh and i'm very sorry for your loss

Laura,

I used to work and was a friend of Nate when he worked at James River Graphics in South Hadley Ma. My fondest memories of Nate were that his charm and wit would brighten my day. It is nice to know that Nate meet some of his dreams of finishing his education and having a family. My prayers are with you and Charles. I'm going to miss him.

I worked with Dr. Ritter at James River Graphics. I am so sorry for your loss.