Background
Ritchen, Francis Edward was born on December 30, 1938 in New York City, New York, United States. Son of Ralph A. and Catherine A. (Cullen) Ritchen.
Ritchen, Francis Edward was born on December 30, 1938 in New York City, New York, United States. Son of Ralph A. and Catherine A. (Cullen) Ritchen.
Bachelor of Science in music education, Ithaca College, 1961. Master of Science in music education, CW Post College, 1971.
Music instructor Massapequa (New York ) Public School, 1961—1963. Medical laboratory technical United States Air Force, Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, 1968. Music instructor Bellmore School, Bellmore, 1965, West Islip Schools, West Islip, 1965—1992.
Conductor Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra, Charleston, South Carolina, 1992—2000. Director instrument music Charleston County School of Arts, 1995—2002. With United States Air Force, 1963-1965.
Member of SCMEA, WITA, NYSSMA, Charleston County Seniors, Lions Club.
Married, April 4, 1964. Children: William J., Barbara J.