Eugene A.Ritchotte Jr;65,of Fort Myers,formerly of Worcester,died Tuesday,March 26,at home after an illness.His Wife,Therese C.(Rabidou)Ritchotte died in 1991.He leaves three sons,Gary E.Ritchotte of Fort Myers,John E.and James M.Ritchotte,both of Worcester;two daughters,Susan M.Howard and Gail M.Seely,both of Worcester;a stepdaughter,Gina M.Ferrante of Worcester;a brother,Paul Ritchotte of Worcester;nine grandchildren,a great-granddaughter;nephews and nieces.He was born in Worcester,Son of Eugene A.Ritchotte Sr. and Blanche(Laverty)Ritchotte and graduated from South High School,Worcester.He served in the Navy.Mr.Ritchotte worked 30 years at Commonwealth Gas,Worcester,retiring in 1992.He was a member and past commander of Main South American Legion Post 341,Worcester,and a member of  Estero American Legion Post.He enjoyed camping.The Funeral will be held Saturday,March 30,from Fay Brothers Funeral Home,9 Hammond St;Worcester(www.faybrothers.com)with a Liturgy of the word at 9:45 a.m.in Our Lady of the Angels Church,1222 Main St;Worcester.Burial will be at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton,Mass.Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m.Friday,March 29,in the funeral home.In lieu of flowers,memorial donations may be made to VNA Care Hospice Inc.120 Thomas St;Worcester,Ma.01608            From:Worcester Telegram & Gazette,March 28,2002,B:5