NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Alfred Eugene "Skeet" Ritcher, 67, of 394 Union St., died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at home.

Born in Clarksburg on Jan. 14, 1936, son of Elroy and Ada Braman LaRoche Raymond Ritcher, he moved to North Adams and attended schools there.

Mr. Ritcher had been employed by the former Capitol Restaurant until his retirement. He also had been employed at the former Tally House Restaurant.

He leaves a son, Alex Ritcher of the state of Florida; three sisters, Caroline G. Brazeau of North Adams, Veronica Crockwell of North Adams and Anna LaRoche of Gardner; five brothers, Arthur G. Ritcher of Middle Grove, N.Y., Robert E. Ritcher of Doreen, Ore., Calvin Ritcher of North Adams and Clarence W. Ritcher of Clarksburg, and Edward LaRoche of Gardener.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Henry Raymond and Theodore Raymond.

FUNERAL NOTICE — Private committal services and burial Mr. Ritcher will take place at the convenience of the family at the family plot in Clarksburg Cemetery.

There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations are suggested through FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, Central Chapels, 74 Marshall St., North Adams.