Edward A. Rittenhouse, Jr.

Edward Allen Rittenhouse, Jr “Ted” November 5, 1941-December 6, 2024, died peacefully surrounded by his family. Ted is survived by his wife of 60 years Louise (Howland) who he met at the Water Tower Recreation Center in Chestnut Hill. He is also survived by three children; Jennifer, Todd (Ellie) and Amy (Brian) and his seven grandchildren: Jessica, Kristin, Kimberleigh, Matthew, Grace, Andrew and Lauren. After attending Cardinal Dougherty High School, he enlisted in the Army where he proudly served as a medic at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington D.C. Ted was the owner of CE Hopkin Roofing Co. for many years until he retired at the age of 70. Ted had many hobbies such as home repairs, DIY projects, making English streetlamps and lamp posts, traveling with Louise and attending his grandchildren’s school and sporting events. Ted was a great family man and enjoyed his time with Louise. He will be remembered for his amazing storytelling, his kind spirit, and his creativity. Services will be held at Our Mother of Consolation Roman Catholic Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, with a visitation 10-11AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Interment will take place immediately afterwards at George Washington Memorial Park in Plymouth Meeting. Memorial contributions may be made to For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, 620 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 150, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. https://takeabreakfromcancer.org/