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THOMAS RITTENHOUSE Obituary
Tom was a LaSalle University graduate and Army Veteran, who had distinguished careers as VP of Strawbridge & Clothier, CEO of Uniform Code Council and CEO of Ralston Center. Tom served on many Boards; Loftware, The Freedom Foundation, Boardwalk Bank, Ralston Center and A.C. Moore among others. Tom will be remembered for his infectious laugh, positive attitude, gourmet cooking, world traveling, as a civic leader, and for his passion for life. Tom loved entertaining, manhattans, his cat, Raleigh, Cape May Point, his Society Hill home, small gatherings, his family and friends, and his devoted wife, Barbara.
Relatives and friends invited to celebrate his life Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, 11 A.M., Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 412 Pine St., Phila. 19106. Family requests donations to Old Pine Street Church, Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Ave., Phila. 19151, or Ralston Center, 3615 Chestnut St., Phila. 19104.
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Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS RITTENHOUSE
Edward Copsey
June 24, 2012
A very good picture of Tom.Looks a happy man thanks to you.
Fondest thoughts and memories,
Edward
Jane Pond
March 5, 2012
Deer Barbara, I have been so wrapped up in my health issues that I have not written to say how sorry I am to hear of Tom's passing. You both were so kind when I found my way to Old Pine in '80.
As it says in the Psalms, His loved ones are very precious to HIm and He does not lightly let him go.
Jane
Mark Woodland
February 25, 2012
Barbara,
You and Tom have been so important to us and to our family. Tom's wise words, quick wit, and cynical charm will live on in our memories. We offer our sincere condolences.
Mark B. Woodland
David S. Blum
Ashley and Scott Blum-Woodland
herman berg
February 22, 2012
Dear Barbara
Tom was such an integral part of my life from the Jaycees to the Uniform Code Council to annual lunches or dinners. He was a great guy, easy to be with and a good friend. I will always value our time spent together. Lynn and I will miss him and offer our sincere condolences on his sudden passing. Lynn and Herman Berg
Bob OConnor
February 21, 2012
Dear Barbara:
On behalf of Tom's colleagues on the Board of Directors of Loftware, and all of our employees, I want to convey our deepest sympathies. We have been blessed and fortunate to have worked with Tom. Carol Mercer and I will proudly represent our company on Saturday.
Allen and Barbara Freeman
February 19, 2012
Living in the hearts of those left behind is the best way to never die....We love you both. See you this week end.
Sue Brown
February 18, 2012
Dear Barbara,
I am so sorry to read of Tom's passing. He was always full of life and a pleasure to talk with. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bill Donato
February 17, 2012
Dear Barbara, Bob called me in Venice about Tom. Though I never met him I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him. Your relationship was extrordinary and I am sure your precious memories of him will bring you comfort in the future. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family during this very unexpected sad time.
Robert Molloy
February 17, 2012
Dear Barbara,
We were stunned to learn of Tom's sudden passing. In sorrow, we pray for you and family throughout this difficult time. I dearly value my 30+ years of TSR mentoring; our store family respect and fond memories of Tom will still go on well beyond his departure.
Our sincecest condolences, Bob and Elaine
Donald Johnson
February 17, 2012
Barbara, Shocking! My condolences to you and yours. God Bless Tom.
Don Johnson
Robert Morrow
February 17, 2012
Dear Barbara, our memories are many, bringing only smiles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly, Lynne and Bob
February 17, 2012
Dear Barbara,
I am in Wales caring for Matt's children while on winter holiday and just read about Tom's death. I was so sorry ans shocked to hear about the passing of such a wonderful man. My memories of him go back to Old Pine church 30 years ago when matt and Mark were small children. he was kind and patient and always saw the joy in situations.
Wish I could be with you to celebrate his life. My love to you and your family,
Wilma and Don Johnson
February 16, 2012
Dear Barbara,
It was a real shock to learn of Tom's death. I am very sorry. Please accept my condolences.
Rosemary Colson, Tallahassee, FL
Yamina Hayman
February 16, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 16, 2012
Barbara,
Please accept our synpathy.
Carole and Duncan McCallum
February 15, 2012
Dear Barbara, We are saddened and deeply shocked with the news of Tom's passing. Although we only met you both 9 days ago we were immediately drawn to his wonderful sense of humor, his laugh and his clear love and devotion for you. We are so glad that our paths crossed and we will never forget the 6th of February when we chatted for hours at the bar at Petit Lafitte. It was four short days but he left a mark on our lives never to be forgotten. I so wanted to tell him that we ran out of Chivas two more times (but I was not responsible for those). I am sure he would have got a laugh out of this one. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family and we sincerely hope to see you again. With Love Gillian and Oliver Lederer ~ Minneapolis USA.
David Cole
February 15, 2012
Barbara and family, I knew Tom through working together on industry matters on the VICS Board over a number of years. He was always a professional and enjoyable to be with. I was very saddened to learn of his passing and know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanna Otero-Cruz
February 15, 2012
Barbara, may God bless you and your family during this most difficult time. My prayers and condolences to you and your family.I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss.
February 15, 2012
Barbara, We are so sorry that Tom has gone, what a fun , handsome , lovely man. We always loved to see the two of you together , you were such a wonderful team. We are praying for you , can't imagine how you feel. Love, Michael and Carol Kenndy
Nalaka Gooneratne
February 15, 2012
Tom made many contributions to the Ralston Center as CEO. We are all very sad to hear of his passing.
Patti Wolfe-Catanzaro
February 15, 2012
Dear Barbara,
My memory of you and Tom is that of S&C "royalty". You both set a standard of friendly professionalism for me as a young executive. I'm so very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Deb Kocsis
February 15, 2012
Dear Barbara,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Carol Pryor
February 15, 2012
Barbara,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Carol and Fred Pryor
Frank Brulenski
February 15, 2012
Tom was an eloquent wonderful man, who I truly feel blessed to have known and shared time with in working together. I feel a better person as a result, which I am certain is the affect he had upon all who knew Tom. There are no easy words here, but quite simply, he will be sorely missed. Thank you for everything brother. Godspeed Tom.
Carl Levitsky
February 15, 2012
Dear Barbara,
We were very saddened and shocked to hear of Tom's untimely death. We have fond memories of both of you as neighbors on the block, and at the annual block sale with Peter and Jenny and all the other folks. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Carl and Caryn Levitsky
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