Richard “Rich” P. Ritter, age 80, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1942, in Jersey City, NJ, the eldest son of the late Harold V. Ritter, Sr. and Florence H. (Zriny) Ritter.

A New Jersey native, he was raised in Guttenberg and later moved to Waretown, before settling in Rehoboth Beach, DE. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. As a painter and interior decorator, his career brought him much joy to help create beautiful spaces for people. He also thoroughly enjoyed antiquing, volunteering his time to help those in need, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved friend, Henry J. Wojtowitz, and his brother, Robert W. Ritter. He is survived by his youngest brother, Harold V. Ritter, Jr., his sister-in-law, Patricia M. Ritter, his nieces, Christine R. Hogsten, Colleen M. Cabaud and Karen M. Corbett, as well as 5 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 5 -7 PM at Konopka Funeral Home, 9046 Palisade Avenue, North Bergen, NJ. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Immaculate Heart Chapel, 7615 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ at 11AM. Entombment to follow at Fairview Mausoleum, Bergenwood Avenue, Fairview, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in his name to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958 or www.stjudelewes.org

Please visit his Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com