89, Brick, New Jersey
Richard A. "Dick" Ritchings Sr., 89, of Brick, N.J., died on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Burnt Tavern Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brick. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Rd., at Highway 70, in Brick. Interment is...
Read MoreI just heard about Dick's passing from Frank Lyons, Dick's brother-in-law and was greatly saddened. I included him among my very best of friends and will always cherish his memory.
The very best of love to his family. Please know that Dick made a difference -- a REAL difference in all who are privileged to have known him.
Love,
Bill Melcher and Family
Calabasas, California
Bill Melcher
November 07, 2009 | Calabasas, CA
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing and will fondly remember all the great times our families spent together while I was growing up. Although Uncle Dick was a bit intimidating to me as a child, as an adult I truly appreciate the sacrifices he made for our country and what a neat person he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen Ritchings
Fort McCoy, Florida
October 29, 2009
I will always treasure my memory of seeing Uncle Dick in October 2008 over coffee and pie in Brick, on our way to Spring Lake. He was physically competent, mentally alert and not without his wry sense of humor. He led a long and interesting life on two coasts and leaves many loved ones to cherish his memory.
Francine Lyons Freeman
October 25, 2009 | Palo Alto, CA
Sincere Condolences from the Family of Frank & Ellie Ard. We will always have our wounderfull memories of our great times together with both Eileen and Dick. May God Bless them both
Eleanore Ard
October 23, 2009 | Myrtle Beach, SC
Sincere Condolences from the Family of Frank and Ellie Ard. We have shared many wounderfull memories of Eileen and Dick. that will be with us always.
Eleanore Ard
October 23, 2009 | Myrtle Beach, SC
I will always remember Uncle Dick as a quiet and gentle man. He will be missed by a wonderful family. My thoughts are with you all.
Lynn Lewis
October 20, 2009 | Stuart, FL
I was very sorry to learn about Dick's passing. I can remember hearing your grandmother (Annie) tell many stories about Eileen and Dick to us in Harrison, N.J. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marie Daley
October 20, 2009 | Lutz, FL
Mr. Ritchings was interviewed on his World War II experiences back in June 2003 in Sea Girt at the NG Militia Museum of NJ.
He gave a clear eyewitness account of his time overseas, especially about the prison camp he was liberated from.
Anyone is allowed to come view the veterans' tapes there. We have close to 400 in our archive.
Please accept our sincere sympathies on this loss of a true patriot and survivor.
A complimentary DVD copy will be on...
Carol Fowler
October 20, 2009 | Sea Girt, NJ
The Thomas &Pat lyons along with all our family offer our deepest condolences to all of the loved ones Dick left behind.He took good care of our sister Eileen always.Dick Ritchings was always my favorate fighter piolet
October 19, 2009
