Obituary of Joseph Andrew Ritchie

Joseph Andrew Ritchie, 77, of School Street, Putnam, died November 22, 2012 at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. He was born May 10, 1935 in Putnam, son of the late Dieudonne and Madeline (Desorcey) Ritchie. He worked for several years as a car salesman in Putnam and had previously worked for many years in area textile mills. He enjoyed his cars, scratch tickets and his family. He had made his home on Church Street in Putnam for several years. He leaves his children: Ann-Marie Ritchie, Paul Ritchie; Darlene Martin; Deborah Mullen; Ann Marie Swinger; Carol Rose; Sue-Ann Harrington; Carol Jean Harrington; Victoria Harrington; Frankie Sherman; his sisters: Viola Doris Atsales of Brooklyn; Doris Hands of Ashford; 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons, several nieces and nephews and his former wife Janet Ritchie. He was predeceased by his wife Martha Ann (Heath) Ritchie, his siblings including Norman; Loretta; Violet and Rita. Funeral services will be private, with burial in ST Mary Cemetery in Putnam. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com