Francis "Frank" Patrick Ritchotte Sr.

Francis “Frank” Ritchotte Sr. of Auburn, NH passed away on Saturday July 9, 2022 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH surrounded by his beloved wife Bernadette, his sons Frank Jr., Bill and his daughter Sharon Harlan.

Frank was born in Lowell, MA on July 17th 1936 and was adopted by Joseph and Rose Ritchotte. As a young man, Frank was a competitive boxer and enlisted in the Air Force where he was stationed in Asia. He spent most of his life raising his family in Manchester, NH working as an auto detailer. He has called Auburn his home for the past 25 years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bernadette née Therrien; his son Frank Jr. of Londonderry, NH and wife, Debbie, their children Todd and Tracey Blashock, and grandchildren Cameron and Lilly; son Bill Ritchotte of Somerville, MA and his husband Brian Hammel; his daughter Sharon Harlan her Husband Tim; granddaughter Riley and many loving nieces and nephews, who he adored.

He loved his family, his garden and the Boston Red Sox.

He leaves behind all the love he gave which was unconditional and unlimited.

It lives on in every one of them.

A Celebration of Life for Frank will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at McHugh Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 283 Hanover St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McHughFuneralHome.com for the Ritchotte family.