Nicholas A. Ritz

Nicholas A. Ritz obituary, Sicklerville, NJ

Nicholas A. Ritz

Nicholas Ritz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2011.
RITZ, Nicholas A. on March 16, 2011, of Sicklerville. Age 74. Beloved husband of Lydia R. (nee Schafer). Devoted father of David L. and Edward A. Loving brother of John and Anthony Ritz and the late Joseph Razzo and Philip Ritz. Also survived by his brother-in-law Ira Schafer, mother-in-law Sylvia Schafer and many cherished nieces and nephews. Nicholas enjoyed activities with his wife. They enjoyed time together at bingo, the casinos and fishing at the shore. He also enjoyed watching Timber Creek High School wrestling. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from 7 to 9pm Sunday evening at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11:30am Monday morning at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa's RC Church, 13 E. Evesham Road, Runnemede. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralhome.com.

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March 21, 2011

Francine Weinman posted to the memorial.

March 20, 2011

Phil & Sande Ritz posted to the memorial.

March 20, 2011

Margaret Keppen posted to the memorial.

Francine Weinman

March 21, 2011

Dear Lydia, David and Edward, there are no words to express the sorrow that I feel after reading about Nicks passing.....he was such a sweet and gentle man...and I will miss seeing him, it was my pleasure to have known him....Sincerly, Francine Weinman

Phil & Sande Ritz

March 20, 2011

Dear Aunt Lydia David and Eddie, We all will truely miss Uncle Nick you said it right Aunt Lydia he was one of a kind a true GEM

Margaret Keppen

March 20, 2011

Aunt Lydia, Dave and Ed
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Uncle Nick was a second father to me but now take comfort in knowing that now we have another special guardian angel to watch over us. Love you all.

Barbara Hudak

March 20, 2011

Lydia, You are so blessed to have had 39 years to spend with Nick. He was a gem. I feel honered to have worked with him. I will miss that wonderful smile and the hug that he always gave me. Time will heal somewhat....there will forever be a void. I am there for you 24/7.

Linda & Rich Bates

March 20, 2011

Lydia,Dave and Ed
So sorry to hear about your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Aunt Jeane Jacoby

March 20, 2011

Dear Lydia, I am thinking of you in your time of great sorrow. Nick was a wonderful man, Know that the love of your family will carry you through these difficult days. With much love,

Marilyn Gordon

March 20, 2011

Dear Lydia, Dave, and Ed, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May the memories of better days carry you through. Nick was a gentle man, kind and sweet. The empty chair at our holiday table will certainly remind us all that we have a big hole in our family tree.
Much love, Marilyn and Josh, Bob and Jean, Rachel, Jason, Sam, Jake, and Sophie, Howie, Laurel, and Lucas

Carmella Juliano

March 19, 2011

Dear Lydia and family, I am so so sorry to have heard about your loss. My heart aches for all of you. Nick was such a loving, giving man. I have many memories of working with Nick, and you too Lydia. Nick was so kind to me, and everyone!I am glad that I was able to see him a few more times since woking with him. Always asked about my children , and had many beautiful things to say about them. This is extremely difficult for you....just remember you are in my thoughts, but more importantly my prayers.

Ken and Beth Reilly

March 19, 2011

To Dave and the Ritz family, Our deepest sympathy on the your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Gloria Linsalata

March 19, 2011

Dear Lydia and family,I loved working with Nick,am going to miss him. May God be with you at this time. Nick will be in my prayers.

March 19, 2011

Nick will be sadly missed. We shared many great times together while living in Corning. He was like a brother to me and he will never be forgotten. I love you Neco. Joe and Sandra

Grace Doyle

March 19, 2011

An Uncle like Uncle Nick are precious and few! He touched the hearts of everyone. We will hold on tight to his memory and know he is watching over us. Love you Uncle Nick.

Becki Ellis

March 19, 2011

Dear Dave,

My condolences go to you and your family at this difficult time. I am very sorry to hear your loss. Always remember the fun times and celebrate the life you shared together. He will always live on in you.

Becki Morse - Timber Creek Family

Joseph Razzo

March 19, 2011

Aunt Lydia,David and Eddie Uncle Nick was a loving and caring family man. I had a special relationship with him growing up.I spent alot of quality time with him and truly believe he helped me grow up into the man I am today.I will miss him dearly.Our love and support is with all of you.

Toni Fuscellaro

March 18, 2011

Lydia, I am so sorry for the loss of Nick, I know he was much more than a husband to you, I know he was your best friend. Please know that I am thinking about you and praying that you can keep strong with your precious memories of the great times you two shared together.

michelle scasrpto

March 18, 2011

Dear Dave,

So sorry to hear about your dad. I prayed for him and your family. May you find some happiness in good times you shared as a family. God Bless.

Michelle Scarpato....Timber Creek Family

Janae & Mark Romeo

March 18, 2011

We will miss Uncle Nick greatly. He was such an amazing person and we all loved him so much.

March 18, 2011

Dear Lydia and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Nick was a very nice man and he will be sadly missed at our Walmart door. He would always say to me when he checked my reciept "Your good babe". God bless all of you. Nick is with God now. He will always be with you in your hearts.

Gayle Corsey

Marie Ritz

March 18, 2011

Dear Lydia, David and Eddie, May God be with you at this time. Stay strong and be there for each other. Nick would want you to be happy, he was a wonderful man! God bless, as I will keep you in my prayers!

Mike & Joann Ritz

March 18, 2011

Dear Aunt Lydia, David and Eddie, We are all going to miss Uncle Nick so much. He was "The Best!" He was the most friendly, loving and gracious man there could be. God Bless him! We love you and are here for you always!

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