Thomas Joseph Ritter Obituary
We bid farewell to Thomas Joseph Ritter (Harvey, Louisiana), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 5, 2026 at the age of 71. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Estelle Marie Bailey and John Alvin Ritter, Sr.; his brothers, John Alvin Ritter, Jr., Rudolph Joseph and J.'Tex'; and his nephews, Todd David Ritter, Sr. and Benson John Ritter.
He is survived by: his siblings, Melba Lee Ritter Weiss, Beverly Ann Ritter and John Wilfred Ritter (Gloria); his nieces and nephews, Nadine Ritter (Bill Ward), Gaynelle Weiss Triche (Frank), Leesa Weiss Krall (James), JoAnn Weiss Eaton (Kevin), Leslie Weiss Barber, Traci Ritter Henderson (Paul), Alicia Ritter Breaux (Alvin), R. J. Ritter, Jr. (Sheri), Gabriel C. Weiss, III (Darlene), George A. Weiss (Wanda) and Frank J. Borne, Jr. (Schlise); and his cousin Lynn Kimsey Mandella. He is also survived by great nieces and nephews and many cousins; and many longtime friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Harvey - Mothe Funeral Homes (2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA 70058). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Westlawn Memorial Park (1225 Whitney Ave., Terrytown, LA 70056).
