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Robert C. Ritchie age 60 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday August 16th 2016 surrounded by his family. Bob was born on July 4, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY the son Robert and Patricia Martin Ritchie. He is survived by his wife Susan H. Gillinder, his daughter Sarah Butto and her husband Joe, his daughter Claire Ritchie, and his beloved granddog Velvet. He is also survived by his mother Patricia Ritchie, brother Michael Ritchie and his husband Bob Martorano, sister Debbie Ditoto and her husband Anthony, brother Jimmy Ritchie, sister in law Lyn Mack and her husband Brant, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father Robert W. Ritchie, father in law Edwin H. Gillinder and mother in law Jeanne Gillinder. Bob was an active member of the community. He served many years as a councilman for the Second Ward for the City of Port Jervis. He was Chairman of the Port Jervis Republican Committee and coach for Port Jervis Youth Soccer. Bob worked as a Help Desk Supervisor for the Orange County Government in Goshen. Bob truly loved the City of Port Jervis. He dedicated himself to trying to make the city he called home a better place. Bob considered it a privilege to serve the people of Port Jervis, he cared very much about those he represented. Those that knew or worked with Bob considered him to be a gentleman and honorable man. After his family, Bob’s love was the New York Rangers. He enjoyed nothing more than taking his family and friends to Madison Square Garden. He loved to share his passion and enthusiasm for the sport and his team. Every year he looked forward to going to opening night with his girls to partake in everything Rangers Bob was extremely proud of his girls and loved his family more than words could ever express. He was always there, whether it was traveling for AAU basketball, coaching youth soccer, or just hanging out in the backyard, you could always count on him. Visitation will be held 4-7 PM Friday, August 19th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 20, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Cassidy officiating. Interment will follow at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.