Obituary for Joseph H. Ritchie
Norwich - Joseph H. Ritchie passed away at Backus Hospital December 23, 2017. He was born in Norwich September 28, 1946 the son of Frederick, Sr. and Irene (Goyette) Ritchie. Joey had been employed at Norwich Lumber for 51 years. He is survived by two brothers Harrison Ritchie and his wife Louise of Lisbon and Albert Ritchie of Occum, was a devoted grandfather to his grandson Michael McNicol, also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joey also had five stepchildren who considered him as their dad. He loved motorcycles and camping. Joey was predeceased by two brothers, Frederick Ritchie, Jr. and Gerard Ritchie, and two sisters Jeannette Atterbury and Louise Ritchie. Visitation at Godere Funeral Home 21 North 2nd Ave. Taftville is Friday at 9:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church Taftville at 11:00 am. Burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. goderefuneralhome.com
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
29
Dec
9:00 AM
Godere Funeral Home
21 N 2nd Ave
Taftville, CT 06380
Service
Friday
29
Dec
11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Church
Providence Street
Taftville, CT 06380
Graveside
Friday
29
Dec
12:00 PM
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Norwich, CT 06360
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