Spencerport – Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at age 81, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his five children. Predeceased by his parents, Hermann and Leona Rittler; brothers, Alfred and Carl Rittler; ex-wife, Susan Rittler (Hannon). Survived by his children, Lisa Rittler (Terry) Guarino, Laura Rittler Slusarenco, Christine Rittler DiVincenzo, Susan Rittler (Jeffrey) Richmond, Joseph C. (Allison) Rittler; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Hermann (Patricia) Rittler, Jack (Sharon) Rittler; sister in law, Carole Rittler and his lifelong friend Anthony Bellavia. Joe was a loving father and grandfather, an outdoorsman and loved his pets. For more information, visit www.walkerbrothersfh.com.
Joe’s visitation will be Tuesday, June 14 from 4-7 pm at the funeral home, 15 West Ave. Spencerport. His funeral mass will be on Wednesday, June 15 at 10 am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha St. Spencerport. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Joe’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620, or you may plant a tree in his memory.
