Obituary of Robert Joseph Ritinski

Robert Joseph Ritinski, age 74 of Sweet Valley, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born in Kingston on January 27, 1947 and was the son of the late Edward and Erminia Evangelisti Ritinski. Robert graduated from Westside Central Catholic in 1964 and received his Associates Degree from Williamsport Tech. He was a combat veteran in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from Proctor and Gamble, Mehoopany in 1988. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Donna Campbell; son, Robert C. Ritinski and wife Lauren of Sweet Valley; grandsons, Robert Dale and Brandon Christian; brother, Edward Ritinski; sister, Dana and husband Michael Mesaros; and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM from the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Rd, Sweet Valley, PA 18656, with Pastor Rocky Bonomo officiating. Visitation will be from Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM prior to the service at the church. Memorial donations in Robert’s name can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com