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JOSEPH RITCHIE-BENNETT Obituary

RITCHIE-BENNETT
JOSEPH P.


(June 20, 2020) Tragically and unexpectedly in Reading, England. Widower of Ian Ritchie-Bennett. Cherished son of Robert J. and Charlene M. Ritchie. Loving brother of Robert F. (Lisa) Ritchie. Caring Uncle of Robert J. and Allison M. Ritchie, Brendan D. and Tyler M. Stanley. Also survived by his aunts, uncles, many cousins and the Bennett family from the United Kingdom and Spain. At this time Joe's family would like to thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Due to current circumstances Joe's services are private. Interment Sunset Memorial Park 7/11, 12:30pm. Direct any specific questions regarding Joe's interment to the Ritchie family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to The Joseph P. Ritchie-Bennett scholarship fund at Father Judge High School, 3301 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136.



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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jul. 5, 2020.

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Alex James

June 30, 2024

Remembering the beautiful, kind soul that is Joe

Gaynor

June 29, 2024

Oh Joe ... we're in Kassiopi now . Thinking of you and Ian . Will raise a Cosmo to you . Miss you BBL...X

Brian Marshall

June 29, 2024

I just wanted to let his mom know that i think about her all the time and still can't believe how strong she is. Her son must be so proud. Sending prayers today and every day.

Brian Marshall

August 19, 2020

Charlene- there are no words. I remember the pride in your voice whenever you spoke about Joe. Your whole being lit up. I can only pray you find some measure of peace. I think about you and how you made me smile. God Bless you in every way he can.

Linda DeMarco

July 30, 2020

Bob, Charlene and Family-my deepest condolences on the loss of your son. May he Rest In Peace. Offering prayers for you all during this very sad time.

Linda Byrne

July 12, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patricia Garrison Clayes

July 12, 2020

My thoughts and prayers go out to my cousin and her family at this sad time in our lives.

Jayne Worth

July 11, 2020

Alas I only knew you a short time, but with every meeting, you made me feel we had known each other for many a year. I will always be thinking of you Joe. My love and thoughts to you and your family. Xxx

Vincent Ruane

July 11, 2020

Ill never forget the first time that I met Joe Ritchie-Bennett. Id been out on a long walk in the Chilterns with a friend and on returning to Caversham I decided to award myself a pint in my local, the Prince of Wales. I was planning to make some notes for my column in the Henley Standard newspaper. As soon as I entered and approached the bar Joe exclaimed Look, heres a man thats just been on safari, I was in my olives wearing my Tilley hat. Yes, that was Joe personified, I laughed and shook his hand, we became instant friends. He never ceased to rib me on my appearance. Hed call me Crocodile Dundee or Vindiana Jones. Joe was not just very intelligent but was consistently entertaining, everybody in the pub loved him. I never saw Joe without a smile. He possessed unbelievable wit and seemed permanently happy. I only found out recently that he had suffered a personal tragedy some six years back. Joe was not only a kind and loveable character, he had great presence too. For Joe, life was a never-ending party. Like most of his friends I was shattered on learning of his death. I cried for days. Ill never forget him, he was only 39 years old. If there is a God, then please bless him.

Kathryn Heston

July 11, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with the Ritchie family. I don't know how to express my sympathy for the loss you share.

Kathryn Heston

July 11, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with the Ritchie family. I don't know how to express my sympathy for the loss you share.

Alex James

July 10, 2020

Heaven has gained an angel. Rip Joe xx

Neil

July 9, 2020

Joe was a loyal and caring friend of mine in Reading, particularly over the past few years. Ill miss our chats, putting the world to rights, on our chats over pints. Thanks for the great friendship Joe. RIP. X

Grace Allely

July 8, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family of Joe Ritchie Bennett. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I wish I had known him.

Gaynor Padgham

July 8, 2020

There will never be another you. BBL ♥

Gillian

July 8, 2020

Sending heartfelt sympathies to both the Ritchie and Bennett families on your loss of a dearly loved son.
My friendship with Joe began over a Bacardi and diet coke at a bar in Kassiopi. I am truly thankful for that meeting as over the next 5 years he brought so much joy and laughter into my life. Joe has left me with so many great memories that Ill look back on always with a smile (BBL) and he will forever remain in my heart. I am heartbroken by his loss but will look up and see that the skies shine brighter now that he is reunited with his beloved Ian.
RIP my beautiful friend X

Peter, Waldina Orrin and Family

July 7, 2020

Words fail to express our sorrow for your loss. Whatever youre feeling, please know youre not alone. Please know that we are with you through this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers,

Donna Ross

July 6, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the Ritchie and Bennett families on the passing of Joe. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Best, Donna and Becky

jackie james

July 5, 2020

Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Ritchie and Bennett families on the passing of Joe, our beautiful friend. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Jackie and Andrew James and family. Ireland

D T

July 5, 2020

Please accept my condolences . I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

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