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Kevin R. Ritchie

1954 - 2021

BORN

1954

DIED

2021

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1084 New Britain Avenue

West Hartford, Connecticut

Kevin Ritchie Obituary

Kevin R. Ritchie, 67 of Manchester, CT, passed away on December 15, 2021. Kevin was born on June 18, 1954 in Hartford Hospital to Robert and Norma (Harvey) Ritchie in the year the hospital celebrated it's "Centennial Anniversary". His parents were given a certificate acknowledging him as a "Centennial Baby". Kevin worked at the Hartford Post Office for several years before retiring. He was an avid basketball player. His greatest accomplishment and proudest moment was when he was chosen to represent the U.S.A. in the Deaf Olympics held in 1977 in Bucharest Romania. Kevin and his team won the Gold Medal. Kevin led his team to victory scoring 23 out of 30 points for the win. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Laura (Murphy) Ritchie of Glastonbury and his daughters Sara Ritchie of Bolton, Jennifer Harvey and her husband Michael of Glastonbury and Kathryn Ritchie of Manchester. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Corryl and Lucas Mooney, Kaylee and Patrick Harvey and Joshua Schofner. He leaves his brother David Ritchie and wife Susan of Raleigh, NC, his sister Marcia Suess and husband Gary of Newington and several extended family members. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave, West Hartford. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am with the Memorial Service immediately following at 11:00 am. There will be no Burial Service. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 9, 2022.

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Jeffrey heath

February 5, 2022

Kevin was a great!!! Guy just like you said he was a gentle giant he will be sorely missed RIP kenvin

Diana Ritchie Upham

January 26, 2022

My deepest sympathy to wife and family

DiAnne Worman

January 11, 2022

Laura and girls, It was with sadness that I heard of Kevin's death. He was a gentle giant and those who knew him loved his sense of humor. What is sad is that we are losing our loved ones more frequently making us all think of our own mortality. He is with Dad and Steven now, probably arguing about something!! Condolences to all of you.

Dianne Lavoie Worman

Chris Barbieri

January 10, 2022

so sorry to here about kevin I went to fox school with him we had some fun times together R.I.P my brother

Jim Vendetti

January 9, 2022

Kevin´s Family
My thoughts on him he was an avid basketball player.
He loved to have fun in neighborhood.
Everybody knew him on Crescent St...I was friends with his brother David for years...
Those were great times. He will be missed by all who loved him.
Peace to All
The Vendetti Family

Edward Frazier

January 9, 2022

Dave,I am so sorry as your brother was such a good guy and fighter.I remember his BBskills. My prayers are with you and your family!!!!!!!!

Peg Murphy

January 9, 2022

Kevin was a Gentle Giant. At 6´6 he was the perfect height to excel at the sport that he loved which was basketball winning a gold metal with his team in the Deaf Olympics. He was an avid sports fan having as many as three TVs going at one time to make sure he didn´t miss any games. I am truly sad that we lost Kevin. The "OX" is finally whole again with both legs under him playing on Gods basketball team with a smile on his face. Rest In Peace Kevin.
Love,
Peg

Cheryl A DiManno

January 9, 2022

My childhood friend from so long ago. We both lived on Cresent St. in Hartford, the street is no longer there. We had so much fun, and when I think of living there I never forgot Kevin and his wonderful family. Sounds like he had a great life. Those were the days and times I will never forget.

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