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Robert Ritchie Obituary
Ritchie, Robert E. Navy Vet. of WWII, beloved husband of Rita (nee Schwaller), loving father of Robert J. Ritchie, Barbara (Emil) Millas, Edward (Kathy), Daniel (Diane) and James (Karen) Ritchie, Rita (John) Uremovich, Mary (David) Engh, Kathleen (Bernard) Bonderski, Susan (Ronald) Aevermann, Michael Ritchie and Donna (Raymond) Breault, cherished grandfather of 25, proud great-grandfather of four, dear brother of Jean (the late Winfred) Raymakers, Thomas (Marie) Ritchie and the late Pearl (the late Joe) Daly and Eleanor Ritchie, dearest father-in-law of the late Karen Crowley-Ritchie, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of St. Bede Holy Name Society, American Legion Evergreen Park Post 854, the K. of C. Cardinal Bernadine Counsil and the U.S.S. Dan Diego Association. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home (Heinen & Loschetter Directors), 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to St. Bede the Venerable Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. 708-425-4050 or 708-857-7878 
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for Robert Ritchie
Maryann Slaninka
May 8, 2008
So sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. Every time I think of him I remember him with great admiration. You are all in my prayers.
Pat Rocco
April 29, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Although I knew him briefly, he was a nice and honorable man. My prayers are with the family.
April 28, 2008
Jim & Family:
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. We are praying for you and your family.
Frank & Mary Storm
eamonn collopy
April 27, 2008
Dear Donna,
Sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family have my deepest sympaties.
Eamonn Collopy
April 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marlene Ohst/Welter
April 27, 2008
To The Ritchie Family,
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. Our families go back a long way, you father was a good man and great father. My family and I will hold you all close in our prayers as you go thru this rough time. God bless you all. Marlene Ohst and John Welter
Knights of Columbus Council 324
April 27, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Kathy Seybold
April 27, 2008
Sorry for the loss of your dad mary
you have our deepest condolences.
Allen & Kathy
Mary Ann Castillo
April 27, 2008
Dear Ed and Family,
I just heard from Noreen Kindle that your Dad has passed away and we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Love,
Allan, Mary Ann, Chris and Michelle Castillo
Joe & Sylvia Stack
April 27, 2008
With deep sympathy's. Thanks for the memories.
Jerry Schultz
April 27, 2008
To the Richie Family
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Bob always treated me like part of the family (epecially in MI)
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