Joseph Raymond Ristau

On April 5, 2024 Joseph Raymond Ristau passed away; devoted husband of BettyJane Ristau (nee Hoke); beloved father of Matthew J. Ristau and his wife Pamela, and Michelle E. Starace and her husband Luigi; loving "GrandPa" of Carlo, Francesca and Milo; cherished "Grand Grump" of Penelope "Penny" and Cecily "Cece"; loving son of the late Francis Ristau and the Sophia Ristau; dear brother of Edward Ristau and his wife Lois, and Jack Ristau and his wife Margaret; cherished uncle of Mark Ristau, Jeffrey Ristau, Gregory Ristau and the late Jonathan Ristau. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 3620 Red Rose Farm Rd., Middle River, MD 21220 on Friday, April 12th at 1 pm. Visiting hours will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 from 2 - 4, and 6 - 8 pm.

Interment private.

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