Christopher David Ritchey, 29, Art Director at Wyse Advertising
Christopher David Ritchey, 29 of University Heights, formerly of Lorain died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at The Cleveland Clinic following a short illness.
Chris was born in Lorain on Aug. 21, 1980. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Angela M. (nee Lombardi) Ritchey, who was also his high school sweetheart. He was a 1999 graduate of Lorain Catholic High School and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Cleveland Institute of Art in 2006.
He was employed as an Art Director at Wyse Advertising in Cleveland for the last 3 years. He has been recognized both locally and nationally for his artistic talent.
Chris enjoyed soccer, hunting, and 4 wheeling.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents Ernest L. and Loraine (nee Gabbey) Ritchey of Lorain., sister Nikki D (Jim) Beres of Lorain, maternal grandmother Janet Gabbey of Lorain, father-in-law and mother-in-law Timothy and Susan Lombardi of Lorain, uncle Kenneth Ritchey of Lorain, nephew Gavin Beres of Lorain and sister-in-law Allison Lombardi of Lorain.
Friends may call Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 from 2 - 7 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 in St. Mary Church, 8th and Reid Aves, Lorain, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Daniel O. Divis, pastor, officiating. Burial is private.
For those who wish, donations can be made to, "The Louis Pena Benefit" at First Federal Savings and Loan of Lorain. Louis is a family friend who is currently fighting a battle similar to Chris'.
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.