Our heartfelt condolences to you, Jackie, and your family.
The beautiful memories you have shared with love
and respect for your father will always be remembered.
His voice will echo memories you hold,
His smile will warm you through the stories retold,
His love will touch your heart each day,
And you will treasure his life in beautiful ways.
Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family.
May God’s love and peace be with you,
Tim and Jeannette Haglund.

Dad, thank you for making me the man that I am today. No words can express our family’s loss of You and Mom.

Dad had many good friends and family members throughout his lifetime. When they found out that he was sick, they came to see him often and would bring him food and take him to some of his doctor’s appointments. We, his family would like to send our sincere thanks to everyone who was there for our Dad. Thank you, Chris, Lori, and Rebecca Marrero for your visits, food, prayers, and Dad’s favorite Ice Cream. You are family and we so appreciate you. Thank you, Jeff & Jody Covelle for your visits, taking Dad to his appointments, foods and for bringing the Appleton Rum.
Thank you for loving our Dad.

I want to send out a sincere thank you to my Aunts Maria Marrero and Toni Smith from Dad and me. Dad so appreciated Maria always being there for him and Mommy. Maria cleaned and cooked for Dad when Mom passed. She watched over him and would watch TV with him. Toni came from New York to keep him company and helped give him his medical treatments, when he was at home. She also helped cook and clean. What he enjoyed most was their talks. He told me that he was lucky to have them both. They were more than Sister in Laws and They loved him and took care of him like they would, a Brother. Thank you for Loving and helping take care of my Dad.

Uncle Ritchie
You were my second dad. You helped me though my most trying times in life and was there for me for whatever it was I needed. Weather it was someone to talk to, Great advice, or just a good scolding lol. You showed me the other side of life by traveling and taking me with you. Those experiences was life changing. Those memories I shared with you will always live on through me. I am so grateful to have had the special times we spent together. I Love You Always. Give a hug to my dad and titi for me.

Norman is held affectionately in my memories of our times growing up in London.

He had a great sense of humor and we would call each other nicknames in those days, he got me labelled with the nickname “Bubbles” which gave him a good laugh!

When I came to visit him in NY in 1982 I got to meet and stay with his wonderful family and those memories stay vivid to this day, I send you all my love and I am sorry for your great loss!

Cheers! Peter Holbrook

Al, you are now at peace and holding hands with your beloved wife.

I will always remember that bright smile, the dimples and twinkle in your eyes. I can hear your laughter, just like Uncle Fitzie, You will always be a cousin dear to my heart and l have so many good memories to cherish. I know you’re loved and missed by so many.

Rest well my dearest Al.

Love from Angela 🙏🏾😘🌹

Jackie and family, words cannot express how sorry I am to know that Al has passed. We were cousins through my mother Aunt C and and knew him well growing up. He was always making everyone laugh and people were naturally drawn to him.
Remember that those we love never go away they are beside us every day even if we cant see or hear them.
Al will always be near you, he was much loved and will be very deeply missed.
Always in our hearts cuz
Joan, Lisa, Barny and Michel

Al was more than just my “big brother”. In adulthood he was my travelling companion; my drinking partner and my friend and I respected him, not just as a big brother but as a man and as a father and I am so lucky to have all the memories that I do.

As a travelling companion we had the most fun (despite his snoring being inhuman!), and we always made time for our “mini adventures” both in the UK and abroad. Madrid, Kenya, Rome, Hungary and Las Vegas to name a few. The memories of drinking peach liqueur in Madrid after trekking all over creation looking for a piece of LLadro china for Cessie), drinking champagne at breakfast in the Masai Mara after hot air ballooning, J finding an Irish pub in Rome, closing down the bar in Wick in Scotland to hanging out with the family in the pub at least once every time he came to London.

My trips to the States to see him also have great memories. From staying with the family in New York (with Cessie making water balloons and dropping them on Al and Junior before blaming me!) to visiting him in Florida and just hanging out.

It meant the world to me that he walked me down the aisle (sand) in Key West when J and I got married and his ability to always have a guy (or a spot to go) often came in handy!

He always said “It’s good to be the king” (usually before throwing me under the bus with mum!) so since he will always be part of my heart and my memories I can only say “Long Live the King”. I will miss you more than I can say. Pam x

Al, what a sad loss, I will miss your laughter and smile, many fond memories together. Love from Audley and family. RIP 🙏

Hi Dad,
I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you. It’s only been three weeks since your passing and I miss you so much. Your family misses you. Please watch over us when you can. I love you Dad and all our wonderful memories.
Your Loving Daughter
Jackie

Hi Dad,
This morning I woke up thinking of you. I got in my car to go to work and Bob Marley came on singing One Love. That never happened before. Are you letting me know that you are okay, Dad? Are you now at peace and happy to finally be with Mommy? Thank you for the sign. I can’t wait to get your music system together so I can listen to your records. I am listening to smooth jazz at work, right now and it feels like you are here. I love and miss you so much.
Your Loving Daughter
Jackie

Hi Dad,
I am missing you and Mom so much today. 😢 Are you okay? You can come to me in my dreams. Roy and Mommy have come to see me. I wish you would too. There are times when it gets a bit to much for me, but then I think how I don’t want to disappoint you and I put my big girl panties on and I keep going. Lol. I miss our dinners and talks Dad. I love you so much. Please be at peace, happy and healthy.
Your Loving Daughter ❤
Jackie

Good Morning Dad,
Happy Father’s Day. It is not a Happy day for us. We are missing you. I am missing you. I hope I am doing everything you asked of me correctly, Dad. I am being fair and honest, like you would have been. Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas are forgotten days for me. This is my life and it is what it is. I had a happy life until 3 years ago. I thank God for it.
I love you Dad. 💘

Goodbye Norm, I met you at school In May 1963 and you have been a great friend ever since. You spoilt Ann and me when we visited you for your and my joint 50th birthday in 2003. Two years later you visited us at our Pub in Chertsey and I just happened to find a case of Appleton’s in the celler. Ann came down the following morning and we were still talking. I will love you allways my friend.

Hi Dad,
Just thinking of you. England lost to Italy, bummer. I miss you Dad.
Your Loving Daughter ❤
Jacqueline

Dearest Cousin Al,
When I think of you, I can’t help but think about those last precious 10 days we spent together at Easter.

We talked, we laughed (that deep gut laughter of yours), we reminisced about our early childhood days in Jamaica, when we had lived together with your parents while mum had immigrated to England and was waiting to send for us.

We talked further about our early years in England, the various families togetherness, how you survived the flooded house, boats on the road, when the river burst it banks, the cat you had to get. We laughed about you boys as teenagers, the tricks you all got up to, your early life in New York and you welcoming the gang of “English Boys” to visit. You meeting Cessie, the perfect woman you wanted, the children growing up, relocating to Florida and so, so much more.

I will never forget those 10 days, they were so deep, intimate and heart felt. We said our goodbyes and I believe we both knew it would probably be our last time together, though neither of us verbalized this and we made the most of our time together.

To the Ritchie family I say, we feel your pain at such a loss, as Al’s passing is a loss to so many people, family, friends, acquaintances, work colleagues.

Not only have you lost a father and friend but also your mum in such a short space of time. Please know that you have all made them proud with your dedication and upstanding and I believe that just as they were joined together here on earth, they are both now joined in spirit.

R.I.P. Always Cuz, With much love from cousin Jackie, XXXXXX

Hi Dad,
I miss you. This Friday I went to the pub with Uncle Chris and Rebecca. Your plaque is still in place and it was like you were there. I am doing the best I can Dad. Are you and Mommy okay? I hope you are dancing together. I hope you are at peace. Your Children miss and love you both, so much.
Your Loving Daughter Jackie ❤

Hi Bro,
It’s been nearly a year since you left us but part of me still can’t believe that you’re not here. I miss you more than I can say and you’re in my thoughts every day. I hope to be able to come to Florida and see the family one day when it’s not so hard to be there without you and Cessie. I talk to Jackie as often as I can and she’s helped me so much – she’s not just my niece but one of my closest friends. It has been harder than I thought possible but I’m glad I have J. He’s been my rock. In September Anthony and Pam are going to be stopping off in London before their cruise so I hope to get to see them. I miss you so much and wish you could have been here for a mini adventure. I hope you and Cessie are “living your best afterlife”. I love you always. Px

Hi Bro, I’ve missed you so much since you’ve passed. I was in St Lucia in April for Alex and Chris’s wedding. Ossie and Joan came after the wedding and got to spend time with Milton, Vee, Carol and Judith. You should have been there. I miss making travel plans for our next “mini adventure”. J and I went to Croatia on May – remember we’d planned for you to be there? Tracey and Ebz came though and it was a great trip (so much seafood and wine😂). Every time I plan for a trip now I have you in my mind – The pyramids are on the cards for our next trip and hopefully Jackie will be able to come. Diane is in Australia for 7 weeks- Owen had his first knee op so she’ll be helping Karen out. I’m back to studying in Sep and will be thinking of you when I go for my masters. I hope you and Cessie are dancing on heaven and smiling down on us. I miss you more than I can say. Love you always. Pam x

Hey Bro, I hoped that missing you would get easier with time but sadly it’s not the case. I can’t bring myself to remove your number from my phone (and honestly I don’t think I ever will). Sue is in hospital with a broken leg so J and I are apart whilst he looks after her cat (If anyone asks I’m saying we’re having a “trial separation”😂. Next trip will be to Japan in April to visit Ebz (she leaves 28th Aug), then European cruise in May with Jackie, Tracey, Anthony, Pam, Erica and Luis (and of course J). I know you’d have been on that trip😞 so I’ll be thinking of you. I got to spend time with Jordan when he was in London which was great but they canx my foot op the day before. I do believe everything happens for a reason and it worked out as J would have had to choose between me and Sue😂. I hope you and Cessie are dancing in the sky and know that we’ll see each other again one day. Miss and love you always 💕💕