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Thomas E. Ritz, Sr., a much-loved husband, father, and uncle, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born January 10, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late John and Jean (Grieve) Ritz. During his 50 year career he was a loyal and trusted employee of Penske Truck Leasing, SE Johnson, Complete General, Ritz Paving, and Central Ohio Paper Company. He was a member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, St. Brendan Men’s Club and the Knights of Columbus Council #11208. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha (Lilley), son Tom Ritz, Jr., Francis Pompey; sisters Marge Ewing, Jean Bigler, and brother John (Joanie) Ritz, brother in laws, Courtney (Reba) Lilley and Joe Lilley, as well as close family friend Pat McNicol. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter Lori Ritz (Clyde) Vance, brothers in-law Ray Bigler, Vaughn Ewing and Sonny Lilley. “He fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he won the race!” The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Arick Forrest and all the staff at The Ohio State University Voice and Swallowing Disorders Clinic. Friends may call SUNDAY October 7, 2012 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on MONDAY October 8 at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Road Hilliard, OH 43026, Rev. Fr. Robert Penhallurick, Presider. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASK TO MEET AT CHURCH FOR HIS FUNERAL MASS. Interment will follow at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery, 3225 Dublin Road, Hilliard, Ohio. Friends who wish, may make memorial contributions in memory of Tom to St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church or Mayfair Village. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.