Joe Ritmo, Sr.

Mr. Joseph Anthony Ritmo, age 81 of Longview, TX died Saturday June 21st.  Mr. Ritmo was a 20 year Veteran of the United States Air Forces serving as a court reporter.  Upon Retirement from the Air Force he served as a civilian court reporter at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, La. for another 20 years.  After retiring a second time Mr. Ritmo devoted his time to his local Church Sunset Missionary Baptist in Marshall TX and currently at Greggton Missionary Baptist in Longview TX where he enjoyed singing specials, teaching Sunday school, leading Bible studies and serving as a Deacon.  Mr. Ritmo was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hughes Springs, TX for over 50 years.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his two beautiful granddaughters. He also loved sharing conversations about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  It was his hope that all would get to know Christ as their savior.

Mr. Ritmo is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Linda Sue (Adams) Ritmo, Son and Daughter-in-Law Joseph Ritmo Jr and Evangelina Ritmo of Mesquite, TX., Daughter and Son-in Law Kelly Holland and Grant Holland of Longview, Tx., two granddaughters Janet and Ashley Ritmo of Mesquite, Tx, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ritmo was proceeded in death by his Father and Mother Antonino Ritmo and Domenica Ritmo of Albany NY. Sister Italia Ritmo Fido of Sicily Italy, Sister Valentina Ritmo DiBlasi (Dominick) of Albany NY and Rita Ritmo Logiudice (Dominick), of Albany NY.

Services will be Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at The Cammack Family/ Welch Funeral Home on Judson Road in Longview, TX., with Bro. Roger Bynog officiating. There will be a time of visitation with the family at the funeral home on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. .