Obituary of Thomas Ritchie

Ritchie, Thomas 66 of Bradenton, FL on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, He was born in Paterson, NJ and lived in Haledon, NJ and Kinnelon, NJ before retiring to Bradenton in 2007 where he loved to spend time at the beach with his wife Meryl, and his dog "Buddy." He loved hockey and was a huge Philadelphia Flyers fan. He also loved to go to the track and bet on the ponies. He was a Printing Supervisor for Command Web in Secaucus, NJ. He also owned the Raccoon Saloon in Paterson and was an umpire for the Paterson Men's Softball League. Beloved husband of Meryl Ritchie (nee Mayer). Devoted father of Adam Ritchie and his wife Nicole of Garfield, NJ. Loving grandfather of Braden Ritchie. Also survived by his best friends, Brian Wien and John Serafin. Dear brother of Kathleen Ritchie and the late Susan Mol. A celebration of his life will be held privately.