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Steven Ritter Obituary
STEVEN J., suddenly on March 1, 2007, Beloved husband of Linda (nee Quirk); devoted father of Steven Patrick, and Delani Bryce; beloved son of Lena and the late William; dear brother of Michele Stewart and the late Sheila Ritter. Relatives, friends and members of Iron Workers Local 401 are invited to his Viewing Monday, 8 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), followed by his Funeral Mass, 11 A.M., St. Jerome Church 8100 Colfax St. Int. private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Steven's Children Education Fund, c/o Linda Ritter.
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Roe Marino
February 27, 2024
Lena,
I´m our thoughts and prayers.
Roe
Roe
February 26, 2023
Thinking of you Lena.
Roe
February 26, 2022
Thinking of you Lena.....
Roe and Frank ( Marino)
March 1, 2011
I cant believe it is four years today since you left us. You will never realize the impact your life has made on many people.
You are loved and missed by many and always will be!!!
Susan Fallon
December 23, 2008
Ritter,
Although I knew you for just four short years, I feel as though I knew you a lifetime. I'll always remember the great times we had together and what a special person you were to me and the world. I'll forever miss you and never forget you.
Pam Gehring
October 22, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Steven. My thoughts are with you all...
Old Friend
October 20, 2008
Lena and Michelle,
I have a picture of Steve from back in the day with John Dem.and myself that I see everyday. We were so innocent then. Just kids who thought we knew it all. I miss those times so much. To go back and change things that we said and did. I talk to both of them now and hope they hear me. I know where they are is a better place not ful of regret but peace. I hope to see them again and find such peace.
SANDY DOUGHERTY
February 29, 2008
TO THE RITTER FAMILY, KATHY AND STEVEN, I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY IN THE NORTHEAST TIMES. I CAN NOT RELAY TO YOU WHAT A SHOCK IT IS TO ME. I HAVE KNOWN STEVE SINCE I WAS 12 AND ALWAYS THOUGHT HE WAS GREAT! LINDA, I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KATHY..YOU AS WELL. SANDY (ROLLEN) DOUGHERTY
A Friend
February 28, 2008
Steve, it is so hard to believe that it has been almost a year since you left us. You are still thought of everyday. We will all be there to lay you to rest, finally.....Rest in Peace. We love and miss you.
Dee
September 26, 2007
Thought of every day.
Dee
July 14, 2007
Everyone misses you and not a day goes by that you are not mentioned.
Jim Benner
June 5, 2007
Mrs. Ritter,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I spoke to Steve last year for a good hour at school on Grandparent's Day.
That's exactly how I will remember him: humorous, full of energy, wonderful personality.
God bless.
Lisa (Barberry) Schultz
April 11, 2007
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. I just found out, and i cant belive it. I went to Grade school with steven he was always so nice, funny class clown, how him and the other boys would pick on us girls.Those funny memories i will never forget. So handsome with thoses beautiful eyes. I last seen steven over the summer we would bump into eachother at the wawa and we would talk for a awhile catch up on our everyday lives on how much he loved his children and how work was talk about the good old days and off we went our seperate ways. He is a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed dearly.
kathy kelly/redding
April 5, 2007
my heart goes out to ritters children I know he loved them both with all of his heart. I just got to know him within the last few months before his passing away. He was a great guy, Im glad I got to know him,he will be missed, my thoughts and prayers to ritters family.
Ray Vandegrift and Family
March 21, 2007
Dear Mrs.Ritter and Michele,
I am very sorry to here about your terrible loss,Steve will be missed.Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kasie and Robert Patterson
March 20, 2007
TO Steve's Mother, Sister, Steven Jr., Deliane and Kathy: We are very sorry for your loss. He was a GREAT friend and will be missed by all who LOVED him! Unfortunately he was taken too soon! If you guys ever need anything PLEASE do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always,
Tony & Sis Yannuzzi
March 12, 2007
Steve:
You are at peace now. You will be missed by all. I'll miss seeing you in your yard & saying "hi" and talking to you.
Steven & Delani remember the good things about your dad & that his
thougths were always about the both of you.
Linda, Aunt Lena & Michele:
Our thoughts are with you.
All of our love & prayers,
Cousins Tony, Sis & Annie Yannuzzi
Kim Rafferty (Spangenberg)
March 9, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ritter and Family,
My deepest sympathies go to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!
Deb Magee and Family
March 9, 2007
Aunt Lena, Michele, & Steven,
Our Deepest Sympathy You Are All In Our Thoughts and Prayers. You will truly be missed cousin Steven I will cherish my memories they will live in my heart forever.
bernice JONES
March 9, 2007
Lena,Michelle,Steven Jr.,Kathy, Family and Fiends:
Steven's passing has touched us all, just as Steven did everyday of his life,what a beautiful smile he had and a gentle and giving nature. Words cannot express the sorrow we all feel as a neighborhood and as individuals.May God grant us all especially Steven peace,understanding and comfort. May we all remember the words of the priest at Steven's Service"When we do for other's we do for God". My thoughts and prayers are with you all now and always. Please call if there is anything I can do to help. Lena & Michelle there is a passage in the Bible under the Gospel of John Chapter 14:23-29. MAY IT BRING YOU SPECIAL COMFORT.Rest in Peace Steven - Everyone loves and misses you. Your life will go on in your beautiful children and in the amazing gift you bestowed on all of us throughout your life and in your death.
Ed, Helen, Eddie, Lori, & Brian Welch
March 9, 2007
Dear Lena, Michelle, Kathy, Steven, & Delani:
We are so sorry that all of you have to endure this tragedy at such a young age. Steve was like a son & brother to us. We will never forget his infectious smile and wonderful heart. We are all going to miss him tremendously. We just hope that Steve is at peace. We will treasure all of our memories, and he will be with us always. Steven & Delani, take care of each other and know that your Daddy loved both of you with all his heart. Take care and know that we are always here for each of you.
Jerome J. Jones
March 9, 2007
Steve i can say what i feel at this time.You were a great friend.there's no words to describe the loss this world will have with out you here with us.
Annette Jones
March 8, 2007
Lena, Michelle, Kathy, Steven, and Delani:
It is so very difficult to express in words what a tragic loss this is. That being said, shows what a wonderful person has left us.
I will always remember Steven as a friend who offered comfort. He was a prime example of a true friend; good times and bad. His warmth will stay with everyone...he has a strong afterglow.
Hopefully we will all find peace from this, there are many fond memories in everyone's heart.In time hopefully these memories will comfort and take away the pain we are all feeling.
I pray Steven is united with his father and sister and is no longer in pain. I also pray for all the best for his two beautiful children.
May we all go in in Steven's example of friendship and loyalty.
Stephen De Angelo
March 8, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ritter and Family
It is so hard to express in words how much I am going to miss Steve. He was one of the good ones. He was always there when you asked it from him, I would have hoped that he would have asked it from me. He will be missed by alot of people that care about him. Steven will be in my thoughts for a long time. Rest in Peace forever Steven!
Dianne Krol
March 7, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ritter, Michelle and Steven,
Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Steve. His untimely death has brought sorrow to the many, many friends that Steve has made in his short life. During the most difficult times in life, God is surely carrying you to ease your grief. I know your faith will get you through whatever you may face in the future. All our love, Dianne (Keefe) Krol and Joe.
Jennifer Long
March 7, 2007
Mrs.Ritter,Michelle,steven & Delani,I'm so very sorry for your loss. Steven was a great person and liked by all.He always had a smile on his face everytime I seen him and even growing up as kids. All of you are in my prayers. Steven will truly be missed!!! I'm so sorry I couldn't be with all of u in your time of sorrow!! Take care and God Bless all of you. Jen, Mike, Shannon and Maria Long
Elaine Sroczyk
March 7, 2007
Steve was such a great and unique person. He could always make me laugh and had a way of cheering me up. He will definitely be missed and will forever be loved.
Tina (Bull) Pyne
March 7, 2007
Dear Lena, Kathy and Steven
We just found out about Steve and our deepest sympathy go out to you all. Steve was a great person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love Tim & Tina, Betty Bull and Family
Jim & Eileen Offner
March 7, 2007
Dear Linda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you.
Kathleen Saunders
March 7, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ritter and family,
My deepest sympathies to you all. Steve was a kind-hearted person who had a geniune concern about others whether he knew them or not. Steve will live forever in our hearts. He is no longer in pain (physical or mental) and never will be again. May God be with you, now and always.
Love,
Kathy and Michael Saunders
Terry Wiest
March 6, 2007
Lena and Michele I was so sorry to hear of your loss, my mom(Pat Mundy) always spoke very highly of Steven. She said how helpful he always was to everyone. She also told me of your deep faith,I hope you feel comfort from the love and support of your family and friends during this difficult time.
Karen Price
March 6, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ritter,
I was so sorry to hear about Steven this has been a very tough couple of years for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Karen Richey Price
Maureen Kennedy (Monaghan)
March 6, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ritter, Michelle and Family,
It has been years since I have seen all of you. You were all such great friends and neighbors. When I heard about Steven it broke my heart. He was always such a nice guy. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Mike Smeck
March 6, 2007
Ritter was a great human being. My prayers go out to the Ritter Family.
carrieann Simpson
March 6, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ritter and Family,
I could not believe it when I heard of Steve's passing. I have known Steve since I was a little girl. I feel as hard as this is to understand that he is in a better place and truly at peace. My family and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy. Steve was a great guy and will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace.
Cariba Coombs
March 5, 2007
OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY ! ON THE PASSING OF
STEVEN J.RITTER
LOVE
THE COOMBS FAMILY
Julie Omalley
March 5, 2007
Dear kathy,steven,Lena my deepest sympathy reaches out to all of you.sorry i couldnt be there today.ritter was an awsome guy,we all shared many great memories together,he will remain in my heart forever.all my love and god bless all of you.JULIE JIMMY AMANDA
anthony riggs
March 5, 2007
dear ritter and family,it is hard to tell u how sorry i am for the lose but u all will have him in your hearts and all the good memories we all had with him from the riggs family and kim rafferty
Danielle Ungaro
March 5, 2007
Mrs. Ritter and Michele,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the good memories that you have of Steven help you through this very difficult time.
Stefhanie O'Malley
March 5, 2007
Steven, Kathy & Leena you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
Although death has separated us physically, faith and love have bound us eternally. Rest in Peace.
Love,
Stefhanie & Shawny
Colleen Keefe
March 5, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ritter and Michelle,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, The Keefe Family
Kenny Junod
March 5, 2007
Steve was one of nicest blue collar hard working guys I have ever met. Always greated me with a smile and a laugh everytime I seen him.He will be gratly missed. My prayers go out to his family
Joe Ungaro and Family
March 5, 2007
Mrs. Ritter and Michele,
I'm very sorry to hear about Steve on top of the difficult past few years you have had. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alison Reilly
March 5, 2007
Linda,
I had no idea. I would have been there with you today.
My heartfelt thoughts are with you now. I am here for you at any time night or day. Please call me when you can. I can and will do whatever you need me to. I will help in whatever way possible to get you through this. Love always and in deepest sympathy.
Ali
Patricia Marino
March 5, 2007
Dear Lena & family
My heartfelt sympathy on your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Patricia Marino & family
Eric Pirolli
March 5, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Steve was a great friend, one of my best, and he will never be forgotton.
Kim Genay
March 4, 2007
Dear Mrs Ritter, I am so sorry for your lose. Steven was a great person. We shared some good times when we were kids, I have some great memories of Steven. I will cherish them. I am keeping you and His childerns and wife in my thoughts and prayers. Kim(Conner),Chalie and Melissa Genay. Im sorry I could not be there.
Jeannine (Wenzel) Squitiere
March 4, 2007
Dear Steven, Kathy & Lena:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you trust in and believe in God's plan. May the weeks ahead be filled with peace and understanding. My thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
Love, Jeannine
Diane DeAngelo
March 4, 2007
Dear Mrs Ritter,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Steve was a great guy, and always was smiling when I saw him. I cannot imagine losing a son...but he is with his dad and sister now. Take care..be strong!!!
Debbie Fleming
March 4, 2007
Ritter you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We lost a true and great friend. May your soul rest in peace. Debbie and Dennis
Nicole M.
March 4, 2007
Ritter you will always be missed and loved by many.we lost a very good friend..love you always..
dano
March 4, 2007
I'm not very religious but I believe in God and in eternity. I believe if were able to live our lives in this world with some compassion and human decency for others, that there is place where our souls will finally find eternal peace. You did both, so until we meet again, rest in peace my friend.
janet
March 4, 2007
Ritter my prayers r with u u were a wonderful man. i know u will be truly missed by many people. we lost a great friend. may your soul rest in peace.
Rosemary Marino
March 4, 2007
Lena and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Nick, Mary,Rosemary, Alicia, Frank
Christine Obst
March 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I haven't seen Steven in years, but my memories of him are filled with laughter and happiness.
chris Ovington
March 4, 2007
Dear Lena & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of heartfelt sadness. Emotions are hard to put into words. We will miss Steve very much. Take care of each other!
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