Birth date: Feb 6, 1934 Death date: Jan 14, 2021
Anthony Daniel Ritts, age 86 of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born on February 6, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Dominic and Carrie (Perugini) Ritts. Anthony graduated from Lin Read Obituary
I was privileged to have worked with Tony many years ago at Cutler, and to have been able to be called his friend. We first met in 1973 when I was an apprentice. Tony could sometimes be gruff (yeah, I know, surprising, right???) and intimidating. And I was a wet behind the ears kid just out of high school. I then went into the military in early 74, and returned to Cutler 4 years later. I had grown up and Tony warmly welcomed me back and took me under his wing. I learned a lot, separate and apart from making sure Tony got his pie and coffee each day at 4:30. I then left the industry in 1980 to become a Police Officer. Regretfully, I did not keep in touch with Tony over the years but I did think of him often. Now, as a Chief of Police who also has a law degree and license, I look back and see Tony teaching me how to run a crane and be a competent sign hanger. God Bless you, my friend and mentor. Rest in Peace; you have more than earned it.
Michael Hawley
Tony you will be sorely missed 😢. I can remember you coming over my parents house for a cup of coffee and sitting around laughing. My first camping trip was with your family. You went to my kids soccer game and bought all the kid McDonalds. Oh how happy they all were! You were fun to be around and greatly loved. Mom always said Tony’s a great neighbor ❤️
Marlene I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for your strength and endurance. Hugs Marlene ❤️
My Man! Miss you
Good Bye Uncle Tony….
As you now watch over us, smile some more as you can clearly see all the kindness, laughter and love you have created by being in our lives.….. we are forever grateful. We love you, miss you and thank you for all that you have done for us, especially for making my ciocia so happy.
Anthony and Julie Tarra
Anthony You are back with mom and dad again
Will miss you. Mary Ann
We miss and love you. Betty & Frank
Will always remember our times at Caesars and watching Lorenzo’s Oil at the Delaware beach. Much happier times.
Also,Anthony thanks for lending us the Grand Prix for Francis to take me on a date!
With our deepest sympathy. Jim and Carol Hurley
Such a lovely service, he will be greatly missed by all of us. He looked just like himself!
Love you Sister
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will forever remember . . . . "Uncle Tony is great he gives us chocolate cake" . . while skiing down the mountains. I love you and will miss you.
Always looked forward to seeing him at the Ritts reunion. We'll miss him.
Cousin, John.
