BRENDAN R. RITCHIE

Brendan R. Ritchie, 35, of Webster, died Monday, June 28, 2021.

Brendan leaves his father Robert M. Ritchie of Shrewsbury; two children, Riley Ritchie and Sandy Fontes, and their mother Helena Perpetuo of Dudley; three brothers, Kevin R. Ritchie of Jamaica Plain, Timothy R. Ritchie, his wife Kirstin and their daughter Teresa of Northampton, and Patrick Ritchie and his wife Tanah of Aurora, Colo.; a sister Mary T. Ritchie and her fiancé Brendan Murphy of Worcester; his maternal grandmother Mary Theresa Ford-O’Connor of South Dennis; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his cherished dog Delilah. Brendan’s mother Judy A. (Ford) Ritchie passed away in 2016.

Brendan was born and raised in Worcester and lived many years in Dudley before moving to Webster.

Brendan attended Doherty High School in Worcester where he ran cross country with his brothers Kevin and Tim. He also participated in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets program outside of school.

Brendan was a professional cook and worked many years at the LongHorn Steakhouse in Millbury.

Brendan had a quick wit and kept his family and friends smiling with his tremendous sense of humor. He was a devoted Boston Bruins fan and loved playing basketball with his children. He was always kind and generous, intensely independent and hardworking, and a remarkable handyman around the home who lent his skills in support of others. He liked to read novels and enjoyed vacationing with family at Hampton Beach and Cape Cod.

There will be a calling hour Saturday, July 3, from 9 to 10 a.m. in St. George’s Church, 40 Brattle St., Worcester. The funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.