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Henry L. Ritell

Pleasantville, New York

December 23, 1926 - October 31, 2022

Henry L. Ritell Obituary

Henry L. Ritell, age 95 of Briarcliff Manor, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022. Born in Bronx NY, the son of the late Enrico & Anna Rizzitiello. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Joyce (Carney) Ritell. A graduate of Fordham University with a degree in Chemistry in 1952, Henry also played baseball in college and served in the US Army, where he also played as a southpaw pitcher. Henry established his own company Rit-Chem in 1972, where 3 of his 5 sons worked. He sponsored a local softball team and also played pickup basketball up until 70 yrs. young! He enjoyed traveling both for his global business and pleasure. He will be greatly missed by his five beloved children, Gary and his wife Karen of Buchanan NY, Bruce and his wife Karen of Danbury CT, Wayne of Briarcliff Manor NY, Jeffrey and his wife Amy of Ridgefield CT, and Russell of Cold Spring NY. He loved spending time with his (10) grandchildren and (5) great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sisters Vera, Louise & Millie and survived by his other two sisters Gloria and Lola. His entire family will surely miss him.

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