Thomas P. Ritchey Sr.

Thomas P. Ritchey Sr. obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Thomas P. Ritchey Sr.

Thomas Ritchey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on May 23, 2024.

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Thomas P. Ritchey Sr.; Devoted husband of the late Sharon M. Ritchey, nee Scorza for 53 years; Loving father of Sheryl (Michael) Guilfoyle, Janice (Nick) Roti, Julie (Ed) Stearns, and Tom Jr. (Michel Pawlak); Proud grandfather of Anne Marie (John) Lodewyck and Gabrielle Guilfoyle (Tirelo Morake); Kyle (Chloe) and Christopher Stearns; Cherished great-grandfather of Liam and Miki Lodewyck; Dear son of the late Milo and Mary Ritchey; Thomas is survived by his siblings Ed, Bob, Richard Ritchey and Penny Lattanzio and preceded in death by siblings Bud, Don, Bill Ritchey and Mary Downey; Proud Local 73 Sheet Metal Worker for over 60 years. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Christina Church, 111th and Christiana Ave., Chicago; Mass 11:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For Funeral info: 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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December 18, 2024

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Patricia Matysiak

December 18, 2024

His smile and funny jokes

David and Kathryn Keiffer

May 26, 2024

We will miss Tom very much . Great neighbor and friend Kathryn and David Keiffer

Patti Matysiak

May 24, 2024

TR, I´m going to miss you extremely, I´ll ALWAYS remember when we met I was working at Panera Bread, you asked me if I cleaned house ?, I said yes do I know you :). You said no but I´d like you to clean my house.
We had a Friendship like a Father/Daughter. You always said to me your wonderful beautiful Woman. Im going to miss you very,very much. You made me laugh, you took care of me like a Dad would a Daughter.Your Daughter´s are and will be proud too have you as their Dad.
I only had the chance to meet Janice and Tommy Jr. and Julie and Ed met when I cleaned their home you all are in my prayers.
My heart is I can imagine the hole in your hearts he talked about all of you and his Grand Children how PROUD TR was of all his Family.
Although I´m in Las Vegas and will not be able to be at his wake/funeral services please express my loss and tell TR I loved him and how I treasured our monthly time together cleaning his beautiful home and listening to his stories
God bless you TR love you my dear Friend.
Forever Friend
Patti Matysiak
PurrFectly Patti´s Cleaning Service

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