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Joseph Phillip “Joe” Ritari

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Birth	:	19 Jun 1959 Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
Death	:	28 Jun 2013 Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Prosser Cemetery, Prosser, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.2047539, -119.7541504
Plot	:	block 13, lot 1, #1
Description	:	Born June 19, 1959 in Walla Walla, Washington went home to eternal life on June 28, 2013. The most special son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend touched the hearts of everyone he met. Although departed too soon, he joins his loving parents, Archie and Margaret (Menzia) Ritari, in heaven. Joe attended grade school at Madonna Day School in Memphis, TN. The school was started for Catholic children with special needs. While in middle school in Bellevue, WA, Joe found his life passion: Sports. He became team manager for football, basketball and track. At one point, Joe was invited to be the... Read More	Born June 19, 1959 in Walla Walla, Washington went home to eternal life on June 28, 2013. The most special son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend touched the hearts of everyone he met. Although departed too soon, he joins his loving parents, Archie and Margaret (Menzia) Ritari, in heaven. Joe attended grade school at Madonna Day School in Memphis, TN. The school was started for Catholic children with special needs. While in middle school in Bellevue, WA, Joe found his life passion: Sports. He became team manager for football, basketball and track. At one point, Joe was invited to be the team ball boy for the Seattle Supersonics. In high school, Joe won numerous awards from the Coronet Award for Student of the Year to getting a Varsity Letter for his hard work as football team manager. After high school, Joe was hired by the Bakersfield Dodgers in the clubhouse and met Hall of Famers who remember him fondly years later. He later moved to Kennewick to be closer to the family. He started working for Walmart in the Home & Garden department. He loved his job and his Walmart family. His favorite was to meet someone new, help them and make people smile and laugh. He was always active in the Catholic Church. He joined the Knights of Columbus where you could find him working the ice cream booth at the fair every year. Joe took his love of sports from managing, to playing, thanks to the Special Olympics of Washington. He grew a passion for cycling, and had many awards which he was proud of. The Arc of Tri-Cities and the friends he met through that program were life long. He could always be seen at local sporting events. From moving chains at Riverview High School, to cheering on Tri-City American Hockey games, he loved all sports. If you ever had a sports question, he knew the answer. Those grieving the loss are countless, including brothers: Raymond and wife, Pat, Desmond and wife, Neyra; sisters Mary and husband, Michael, and Cathy and husband, Louis; and his loving nieces and nephews: Jacob, Erin, Erich, Mark, Christopher, Jake, Whitney, Caitlin and Desmond. The family expresses immense gratitude to Annie Richards for providing Joe with love and support and enriching his life in immeasurable ways. Obituary from Tri-City Herald, July 4, 2013

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Joseph Phillip “Joe” Ritari's memorial is located at: Prosser Cemetery, Prosser, Benton County, USA.
When did Joseph Phillip “Joe” Ritari death?
Joseph Phillip “Joe” Ritari death on 28 Jun 2013 in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.2047539
Longitude: -119.7541504

Family Members:

Parent

Archie Desmond Ritari

(1923 - 1998)

Margaret Menzia Ritari

(1925 - 1988)

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