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HENRY BR. RICHARD HENRY, Ode.M May 6, 1932 - January 6, 2013. Became a member of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, The Mercederian Friars in 1967. Beloved son of the late Hugh and Viola and step son of the late Helen Henry. Loving brother of the late Robert, twin Patricia and step brother of Gail Davis and Neil Pottruff. Dear uncle and friend of many. U.S. Air Force Veteran (15 years in Special Services). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rocco Church, 3205 Fulton Road, Cleveland, OH 44109 on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Main Celebrant, Bishop A. James Quinn. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses are requested. The family will receive friends at St. Rocco Church where Br. Richard will lay in state Thursday 4 - 9 PM with Vespers at 7:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
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God Bless you my dear friend. I consider it a privilage to have had the honor of being your friend for the last 40+ years. You have touched my life as well as the lives of so many others. You gave me the gift of "YOU" and have been an example of humilty and kindness. The Mercedarian Community lost one of their finest members. God bless you Dear Brother and may the road be kind to you.
David & Jeanne Schilling
January 13, 2013
Brother Richard,Mom and I will certainly miss our phone visits with you - Ireally enjoyed them. I pray that you are so very happy and loved in Heaven. Thank you for always being so very kind. Love Loretta
Loretta Hollister
January 12, 2013
Today we burried one of our best friends and spiritual advisor. We were so blessed to have had you in our lives and as a part of our family here in Cleveland. You will be missed tremendously but never forgotten! As you would always say, "Be Good To Yourself!" We love you Brother!
Angela and Anthony Revay
January 11, 2013
Dear Brother,
You touched our family in so many ways and I thank God for placing you in our path.
You are now in heaven with my mom, dad, grama Flora, my sister Denise and our beloved God.
Your life's work should earn you a seat close to the front. Rest in eternal peace!
Renee Schilling-Mueller
January 10, 2013
God's Blessings Br. Richard. I didn't know you well, but I remember when you came to visit at OLMC you always were a lot of fun and made me laugh.
Bernie Rose
January 10, 2013
So happy to have known you and thank for all the kind words at my mother's funeral.
Tom Greyerbiehl
January 10, 2013
Brother Richard,
Thank you for all you did to bring the Church to us! I've never forgotten your lessons and hope you know the lasting impact you have had on all of us. Well done good and faithful servant, well done! ~Opie
Richard Smith
January 9, 2013
God Bless
January 9, 2013
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