Terry Ritchey

Terry E. Ritchey, 67, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at 5:00 AM on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Terry was born on August 7th, 1954, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Blair and Twila Ritchey (late). Terry was the middle son of three siblings. Terry spent his career in management overseeing the mechanical maintenance division for U.S. pipe and foundry. After retiring in 2018 from U.S. Pipe. He spent the next two years with C&B Pipe. He achieved one of his most significant career accomplishments while at C&B Pipe for overseeing and building an entire pipe plant in Gilbert, Arizona, thus allowing C&B Pipe to expand their pipe manufacturing and operations into other states. Terry spent the last years of his life with his beloved life partner, Nadia Bajalieh. Family and friends of Terry will remember him fondly for his love, dedication to serving others, and kindness. Terry is preceded in death by his parents: Blair W. and Twila (Gray) Ritchey of Portage, PA. Terry is survived by his life partner Nadia Bajalieh of Birmingham, AL., son Jeremiah Ritchey of Huntsville, AL., son Justin Ritchey (Angela) and grandson Sawyer Ritchey of Cleveland, TN., brother Blair Ritchey of Allen, TX., sister Cynthia Ritchey Benarick of Forest City, PA., and Nadia’s sons whom Terry considered his own: Jeff (Sally), Chris, and Jason (Bradley and Sol). A private memorial service will be held in Portage, PA., in the upcoming weeks.

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