Obituary of Dorothy Ritz

Dorothy Felice Ritz, beloved wife, mother and sister went home to her Lord on August 9, 2008 after a courageous battle.� She had been under Hospice Care at home and passed away at Niagara Hospice House.� Dorothy was born of August 15, 1924 and was a life-long resident of Lockport.� She graduated in 1942 from Lockport Senior High School.� Her parents were George and Lenore Piedmont LaForest.� She married her high school sweetheart, Salvadore (Sam) Ritz, on a cold, snowy December day in 1944, where he was on liberty leave from the US Navy.� They were blessed with 63 years of Marriage. � Surviving, in addition to her husband Sam, are four children, Judy (Tom) Jones of Lockport, Jerry Ritz and Rodney Ritz of Stuart, Fl. and Ritchie (Pam) Ritz of Brooksville, Fl. �Four grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Jones, Timothy Jones, Raymond Ritz and Bryan Ritz; great grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, and Matthew Jones and Alexandra, Sarah, and Zachary Lawton.� Also surviving is Dorothy&amp;#39;s best friend and sister, Delores Gailor and sister-in-laws, Lily Stanton and Mary Lou Ritz.� Dorothy was predeceased by her young son, Raymond Ritz and her only brother, Robert Felice. � Dorothy was an active member of the family of parishioners at St. Anthony&amp;#39;s for all her married life.� She will always be remembered as a woman who cherished her role of wife and mother.� A woman who could make homemade macaroni, fresh baked bread, and her special orange cake for birthdays.� Her kitchen was her pleasure and family and guest enjoyed both the food and her hospitality.� She could do any kind of handwork; knitting, crocheting, tatting, sewing, embroidering and the patience to teach others.� Much of her handwork was made for the happiness and comfort of others.� Dolls made for the Missions in Africa, hats for the premature babies, and aphgans for the gift shop at Lockport Hospital.� She would crochet throat covers for tracheotomy patients for the American Cancer Society.� The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Dorothy in her home and at Hospice House.� A special thank you to Joanne Stoll for her dedication to Dorothy and to her chosen profession. � Memorial contributions, if you desire, may be made in Dorothy&amp;#39;s memory to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.� There will be no calling hours.� A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary&amp;#39;s Church here in Lockport at 10 AM on Tuesday, August 12th. <h3>Services</h3> Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 10 AM