Lloyd J. Ritchey, 84 of Norwich and formerly of Unadilla died unexpectedly Sun. July 10, 2016. He was a lifelong Dairy Farmer, spending 60 years on the family farm. He was born on March 30, 1932 in Schenevus to the late, Joseph A. & Louise Ella (Bostwick) Ritchey. He married the former Ruth Arlene Jones in 1953 in Schenevus, who predeceased him. He is survived by his fiancé of 17 years, Eveleyn Graves, Norwich, 4 sons, James L. Ritchey, Unadilla, David A. Ritchey, Unadilla, Mark A. Ritchey, Unadilla, Gary L. Ritchey, Oneonta, 8 grandchildren: Jessilee, Bradley, Brittnay, Aften, Cody, Ashley, Shaylin, Eric, 2 great grandchildren: Joseph & Anita, his children: Karlene (Mark)McGowan, Greene, Karolyn White, Norwich, Linda Jones & Paul Utter, Norwich, Dennis (Selina) Graves, Norwich, 2 brothers, Harold E. Ritchey & Jane Shipman, Schenevus, Norman G. (Anna) Ritchey, Unadilla, and also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Marilyn Ritchey, sisters, Bernice Scott, Marion Fling and infant sister, Beatrice and most recently his brother Lyle Joseph Ritchey. Lloyd loved to ride around the countryside, telling stories about his memories in those certain areas. He loved camping, playing cards with his brother, Lyle and sitting next to Long River in Unadilla, where Evelyn and he, spent many times enjoying a picnic. He loved having his children around for spontaneous picnics and loved the color pink. In honor of Lloyd, the family has asked to have all wear something “PINK”.
Funeral Services will be held at the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home 123 Main Street Unadilla on Mon. July 18, 2016 at 1 p.m. Rev. Paul J. Utter will officiate. Burial will be in Elk Creek Cemetery, Town of Maryland at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home on Mon. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to service. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: Norwich Firefighters Assoc./Ambulance Service POB 147 Norwich, NY 13815 or S. New Berlin Emergency Squad Rte. 8 S. New Berlin, NY 13843. On-line condolences may be made at: www.wmaddenfh.com. Arrangements by the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home 123 Main Street Unadilla.