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Robert Ritchie Obituary

Ritchie, Robert late of Hegewisch, February 4, 2003, beloved husband of Diana (nee Faller), loving father of Michael (CPD) (Marlene) Ritchie, Jim (USAF) (Gina) Ritchie, Karen (Bill) Tarrant, Jackie (Tom CFD) McGrath, Christine (John) Majchrowicz, Lori (David) Gaik, fond brother of James (Lynda) Ritchie, Judy (George) Wheat, the late Dolores (Joseph) Vasickanin, brother-in-law of Mary (Wayne) Gade and Patricia (Bob) Dust, grandfather of 17, many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, February 8th, 9:15 a.m., from the Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 Baltimore Ave., Chicago, to St. Andrew Church for a 10 a.m., Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Retired CPD, member of the FOP and AL Post #854, Evergreen PK, a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. 773-646-1133 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2003.

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Rich and Joyce Diver

February 8, 2003

Our condolences on the loss of your Father. Its never easy losing your parents. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of your families.

Joe & Gisela Born

February 6, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of need. May you find comfort in knowing your dad is in God's care now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



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Joe and Gisela Born

JOHNAND MARY DEROSA

February 6, 2003

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF BOB RITCHIE. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. JOHN AND MARY DEROSA

Charles & Lorraine Nork

February 6, 2003

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Robert Ritchie family upon the loss of your loved one.

Gena Poulos

February 6, 2003

#2: I will miss you very much. I'll miss seeing you on your front porch in the summer, it just won't be the same. I'm glad to have known you for 36 years. I know your with my dad and in a good place. You have raised such great children and you were blessed with a wonderful family. You will be missed by many. Your in my heart, thoughts & prayers, always. Gena

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