Frank Ritchie, of Goshen, (formerly of Monsey, NY), passed away on July 13, 2011 at Valley View Care Center, Goshen. He was 95 years old.
Born on September 20, 1915 in El Paso, Texas, he was the son of the late Laurence and Christine Ritchie.
He was married to his loving wife, Margaret.
Mr. Ritchie was formerly a caregiver with Letchworth Village in Haverstraw, NY.
A family statement reads: “He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was a devoted father with a humorous view toward life. The family would like to extend special thanks and recognition to the staff of Valley View Center for Nursing Care & Rehabilitation for their excellent care and compassion shown to Frank.”
He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Ritchie-Valentine and her husband Stephan of Warwick; his two sons: Joseph Richie and his wife Blanche of Charlotte, NC and John Ritchie and his wife Barbara of NYC, NY; his two grandchildren: Joseph Ritchie and Jennifer McCarthy and her husband Joe, along with three great-grandchildren.
Memorial visitation will be on Tuesday, July 19th, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, NY, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Valley View Ctr. For Nursing Care & Rehab., 3 Glenmere Cove Rd., Goshen, NY 10924.