Obituary, Florida Times-Union, May 30, 2012
Norman Aaron Ritchey passed away peacefully on May 26, 2012. He was born September 29, 1922 in Canton, OH, the son of Charles David Ritchey and Ida Volzer Ritchey.
Mr. Ritchey was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Laura Ritchey, and his two oldest children Jeffrey Norman Ritchey (Carol), and Sheryl Ritchey Holcolm (Malcolm). Norm is survived by four children; Norman Aaron Ritchey, Jr. (Sharon), Charles David Ritchey (Barbara), Phillip Edward Ritchey (Angela), and Sylvia Ritchey Larramore (Gary); 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great grandchild; as well as his siblings Gale Ritchey, Donald Ritchey, Mildred Aker, and Rosemary Brady.
Norm loved his family and his country. He retired from the Navy after 26 years of honorable service as a chief aboard numerous aircraft carriers. He later retired from Civil Service at NAS Jacksonville following 14 years of dedicated service. He was renowned amongst his friends and family for his gifted hands, good heart, and generous spirit. He built three family homes and volunteered his remodeling expertise to countless others. He built furniture, as well as crafting beautiful stained glass and inventing countless clever gadgets. More importantly, if someone required comfort, he was there to soothe; if someone had a need, he sought to fill it. His love, devotion, and guidance will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.
Funeral services for Norm will be held at 2 PM on Friday June 1, 2012 in the chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. Mr. Ritchey will be laid to rest with his wife in the Garden of the Last Supper with full military honors conferred. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
Norman Aaron Ritchey passed away peacefully on May 26, 2012. He was born September 29, 1922 in Canton, OH, the son of Charles David Ritchey and Ida Volzer Ritchey.
Mr. Ritchey was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Laura Ritchey, and his two oldest children Jeffrey Norman Ritchey (Carol), and Sheryl Ritchey Holcolm (Malcolm). Norm is survived by four children; Norman Aaron Ritchey, Jr. (Sharon), Charles David Ritchey (Barbara), Phillip Edward Ritchey (Angela), and Sylvia Ritchey Larramore (Gary); 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great grandchild; as well as his siblings Gale Ritchey, Donald Ritchey, Mildred Aker, and Rosemary Brady.
Norm loved his family and his country. He retired from the Navy after 26 years of honorable service as a chief aboard numerous aircraft carriers. He later retired from Civil Service at NAS Jacksonville following 14 years of dedicated service. He was renowned amongst his friends and family for his gifted hands, good heart, and generous spirit. He built three family homes and volunteered his remodeling expertise to countless others. He built furniture, as well as crafting beautiful stained glass and inventing countless clever gadgets. More importantly, if someone required comfort, he was there to soothe; if someone had a need, he sought to fill it. His love, devotion, and guidance will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.
Funeral services for Norm will be held at 2 PM on Friday June 1, 2012 in the chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. Mr. Ritchey will be laid to rest with his wife in the Garden of the Last Supper with full military honors conferred. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
Obituary, Florida Times-Union, May 30, 2012
Norman Aaron Ritchey passed away peacefully on May 26, 2012. He was born September 29, 1922 in Canton, OH, the son of Charles David Ritchey and Ida Volzer Ritchey.
Mr. Ritchey was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Laura Ritchey, and his two oldest children Jeffrey Norman Ritchey (Carol), and Sheryl Ritchey Holcolm (Malcolm). Norm is survived by four children; Norman Aaron Ritchey, Jr. (Sharon), Charles David Ritchey (Barbara), Phillip Edward Ritchey (Angela), and Sylvia Ritchey Larramore (Gary); 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great grandchild; as well as his siblings Gale Ritchey, Donald Ritchey, Mildred Aker, and Rosemary Brady.
Norm loved his family and his country. He retired from the Navy after 26 years of honorable service as a chief aboard numerous aircraft carriers. He later retired from Civil Service at NAS Jacksonville following 14 years of dedicated service. He was renowned amongst his friends and family for his gifted hands, good heart, and generous spirit. He built three family homes and volunteered his remodeling expertise to countless others. He built furniture, as well as crafting beautiful stained glass and inventing countless clever gadgets. More importantly, if someone required comfort, he was there to soothe; if someone had a need, he sought to fill it. His love, devotion, and guidance will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.
Funeral services for Norm will be held at 2 PM on Friday June 1, 2012 in the chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. Mr. Ritchey will be laid to rest with his wife in the Garden of the Last Supper with full military honors conferred. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
Norman Aaron Ritchey passed away peacefully on May 26, 2012. He was born September 29, 1922 in Canton, OH, the son of Charles David Ritchey and Ida Volzer Ritchey.
Mr. Ritchey was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Laura Ritchey, and his two oldest children Jeffrey Norman Ritchey (Carol), and Sheryl Ritchey Holcolm (Malcolm). Norm is survived by four children; Norman Aaron Ritchey, Jr. (Sharon), Charles David Ritchey (Barbara), Phillip Edward Ritchey (Angela), and Sylvia Ritchey Larramore (Gary); 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great grandchild; as well as his siblings Gale Ritchey, Donald Ritchey, Mildred Aker, and Rosemary Brady.
Norm loved his family and his country. He retired from the Navy after 26 years of honorable service as a chief aboard numerous aircraft carriers. He later retired from Civil Service at NAS Jacksonville following 14 years of dedicated service. He was renowned amongst his friends and family for his gifted hands, good heart, and generous spirit. He built three family homes and volunteered his remodeling expertise to countless others. He built furniture, as well as crafting beautiful stained glass and inventing countless clever gadgets. More importantly, if someone required comfort, he was there to soothe; if someone had a need, he sought to fill it. His love, devotion, and guidance will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.
Funeral services for Norm will be held at 2 PM on Friday June 1, 2012 in the chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. Mr. Ritchey will be laid to rest with his wife in the Garden of the Last Supper with full military honors conferred. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
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