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Joseph W. Ritchie

Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, September 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Joseph W. “Joe” Ritchie who died on Wednesday, September 7th at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after sustaining a fall at home, he was 71 years old. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately.

Joe was born in Everett, and he was raised & educated in Revere.  Joe worked as an auto mechanic all of his working career. He worked at Atamian Ford Dealership in Boston for many years and later at Hertz Car Rental. He was a master mechanic, and his skill set allowed him to fix any type of automobile. He was also extremely handy and was able to do carpentry work as well. He enjoyed staying busy by fixing or repairing things. Joe loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a dedicated hardworking family man.  

He is the devoted husband of 21 years to Deborah L. (Kenney) Ritchie of Revere. Loving father of Sherry A. Rose & her husband Wayne D. of Revere, Frederick E. Landers & his wife Tara of Scottstown, OH, Jay Strangman & his wife Jennifer of North Reading, Shawn Strangman & wife Tracey of Haverhill, and Jenna Busick & husband Daniel of Raymond, NH. Cherished papa of 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and one more on the way. He is the surviving brother of 5 late brothers & sisters. He is also lovingly survived by the late Victor & Sadie Pennell, who raised & loved him, who he cherished, & many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, September 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Will be Private

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8 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Garry freedman
    Sep 23 2023

    I am very sorry i just saw this may his soul rest in peace my condoleces to you and your family

  2. Debbie bishop
    Sep 13 2022

    My condolences to you and your family God bless ❤️❤️

  3. Rob and Kim Hubbard
    Sep 11 2022

    Rob and I are so sorry for your loss.❤️

  4. Rocky
    Sep 10 2022

    Debbie, sorry for the loss of Joe. I remember his as funny,and a nice man. Hold tight to your loving memory’s.They will become treasurers once the grief so sides.

  5. Rose
    Sep 10 2022

    Deb so sorry for your loss, love you and miss you always

  6. Shirley sanders
    Sep 10 2022

    Debbie, sorry for your loss. Memories will help.

  7. lindamccullough
    Sep 10 2022

    so sorry to hear of Joe passing .Here is my phone number if you want to talk 3524220983 I can’t go to Funeral service I am still in Florida. My Deepest Sympathy Debbie he was the Love of your Life.

  8. Eric Brott
    Sep 10 2022

    My Deepest sympathts and heart felt condolances to the Richie and Rose Family’s ❤️

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.