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James Reitz

December 22, 1954 — October 10, 2020

James “Jim” Anthony Reitz age 65, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center.

He was born in Erie on December 22, 1954 a son of the late Anthony Joseph, Jr. and Dolores Hammill Reitz.

Jim graduated from McDowell High School and went on to own Reitz Construction. He also owned and operated the Bay County Motel with his wife for 16 years until his retirement in 2009.

He loved hunting, fishing, boating and traveling in his RV. He was also an avid Indianapolis Colts fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Sue Patterson and Heidi Louise Reitz,

Jim is survived by his wife of 19 years, Char Reitz; two children, Tina Samluk (Bill) and Michael Reitz; four siblings, Cindy Reitz, Joel Reitz (Patti), Anna DePoint (Paul) and Tony Reitz (Deb); five step-children, Michelle, Danielle, Hope, Dianna, and David and 17 grandchildren,  and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th Street, (at Powell Ave) on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00p.m. and 5:00p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. All CDC guidelines will be followed including face masks, social distancing, and capacity limits.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Funeral Home.

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

5:00 - 6:30 pm (Eastern time)

Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge

3801 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Starts at 6:30 pm (Eastern time)

Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge

3801 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506

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