Douglas Ritz Obituary
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Doug was born in Kentucky the son of the late James and Nancy (McHugh) Ritz; after moving to Oswego, he remained a lifetime resident. He enjoyed playing Bingo, driving his car to see his friends and spending time together, golfing, playing darts, watching Buffalo Bills, and tasting new specialty food items. He was a sports collector, and followed Frostbite Blue, to almost all their venues, enjoying their music.
Doug was predeceased by his parent James and Nancy Ritz, his sister Susan Ritz and brother Joe Ritz.
He is survived by his sister Lisa Ritz of FL, nieces, nephews and a close friend and caregiver Pauline Wallace, her family, and her grandson Nathan who Doug loved dearly.
Services will be held privately.
The arrangements are in care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, Oswego.
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DOROTHY KYLE (OWNER OF CSW MEDICAL TRANSPORT
November 5, 2025
THE EMPLOYEES OF CSW MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION are sorry for your loss. We are thinking and praying for Doug's family and friends.
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John Matteson
November 4, 2025
Sorry to hear of Doug passing, I know he's out of pain now.Prayers for Lisa and his family, Going miss our chance meetings Rabbit my old friend
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