Leroy "Ricky" Ritchie's obituary , Passed away on December 30, 2020 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Leroy "Ricky" Ritchie

June 21, 1932 - December 30, 2020 (88 years old)

Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Leroy "Ricky" Ritchie's obituary , Passed away on December 30, 2020 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
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Leroy "Ricky" Ritchie

June 21, 1932 - December 30, 2020 (88 years old)

Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Leroy Ritchie Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leroy Ritchie of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 88, on December 30, 2020. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leroy Ritchie to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Clara Benfatti Ritchie; and his parents, George H. Ritchie and Mattie Weaver Ritchie. He is survived by: his daughters, Mattie Ann Kirschenheuter (late Lennie), Angela R. Distefano (Kenneth) and Katrina R. Doyle (Mike); his grandchildren, Zachary Paul Kirschenheuter, Leiah Nicole Distefano and MaKayla Marie Doyle; and his great grandchild Anna Wren Kirschenheuter. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Due to current social distancing restrictions, services will be held privately.



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5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home
5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

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