John Frederick Ritchie Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Frederick Ritchie of Hackettstown, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Frederick left this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 62, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Frederick Ritchie to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor John Frederick's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He is survived by: his son Robert Ritchie; his parents, Anthony Ritchie and Kathleen Ritchie; his siblings, Jennifer Lusardi (Anthony), Matthew Ritchie (Desiree) and Tina Ritchie-Vansweringen (Alan); his former wife Stacey Ritchie; and his pet Benny. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Newbaker Funeral Home (200 NJ-94, Blairstown, NJ 07825). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to a local animal shelter, honoring his lifelong love for animals.