Viola Jean Ritz's Obituary
Jean Ritz, 97, of Nellie, PA, passed away on December 17, 2023, in Lutz, FL. She was born on December 7, 1926, in Nellie, PA to Peter A Fiano and Maria Angela Iademarco, who were originally from Italy. Jean was married to Samuel L Ritz Sr. and together they raised three children: Linda Ritz LaMonte (Jim), Samuel L Ritz Jr. (Tina), and Robert J Ritz (Cindy). She was a loving grandmother to Buffy, Michael, Samantha, Sammy III, Nicolette, Leanna, and Delaney, and a great grandmother to Jacob, Jared, Jaylon, Julian, and Kelly. She was also blessed with great-great grandchildren, Clair, Linden, Hailey, Madison, Mason, Knox and soon to expect Jamie. Jean was one of twelve siblings, with seven brothers: Philip, Nick, Victor, Joe, James, John and Michael Fiano, and four sisters: Angela, Laura, Kate and Evelyn. She will also be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews.
May she rest in peace.
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