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Henry P. "Pete" Rettinger

Henry Rettinger Obituary

Rettinger, Henry P. "Pete" COLONIE, N.Y. Henry Peter "Pete" Rettinger, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2008 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John and Alice Livingston Rettinger. Pete was a U.S. Navy veteran serving his country during World War II. He was the captain of security at St. Peter's Hospital where he worked for over 25 years before retiring in 1995. Mr. Rettinger was a life member of the American Legion Post #1489 in Wynantskill. He enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, watching John Wayne westerns and traveling to Maine and Lake Placid and was an avid Mets fan. Pete is the beloved husband of 67 years to Eleanore Burke Rettinger. He is the devoted father of William J. (Elizabeth) Rettinger, Ellen (Richard) Wilcox and Maryalice (Charles) Hannan. He is the cherished grandfather of Daniel (Sharon) Marshall, Ann Louise, John, Richard and Terrance Rettinger, Michele Wilcox, Amy (Michael) DiMonda, Marybeth (Aole) Wright, Richard Jr., Peter and Katie Wilcox, Katelynn and Lea Hannan. He is the loving great-grandfather of Matthew and Logan Marshall, Ashley Rettinger, Danielle and Christopher Wright, Kaylee and Peter Jr. Wilcox, Michael and Nicholas DiMonda. Funeral services will be Monday at 8:15 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-South of Central Ave.) then to St. Clare's Church at 9:00 a.m. where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Henry P. Rettinger. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Rettinger

17 Entries

July 9, 2009

It is hard to believe that you have been gone for a year. My heart is breaking thinking about the last time we had a chance to talk to you at Hospice. You are always in my heart.
Love
Mar

June 18, 2009

Happy Father's Day. There is not a day that goes by that I don't have thoughts of you. I miss you very much.
Love,
Mar

Maryalice Hannan

April 2, 2009

Happy Birthday, Daddy. We had a party for you last night. We all miss you very much. I know that you are watching down on us. I see that twinkling star in the sky at night.
Love
Mar

March 16, 2009

Hi Daddy,
It's St. Patrick's Day and the girls and I are going to City Hall. You know what for!!! Miss and love you very much.
Mar

February 13, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day daddy. I can't believe that it has been seven months since the last time I kissed you goodbye. I see that bright star shinning in the sky at night and know you are looking down on us.
All my love,
mar

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas Papa!
love you with all of my heart and try not to get to cold! visit you in my dreams<3

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas, Daddy.
We love and miss you very much.
I know you are watching over us.
Mar

TINA RIDER

July 20, 2008

TO THE RETTINGER FAMILY;I WISH TO SEND MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU ON BEHALF OF MY MOTHER AND MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS.YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.SINCERLY TINA RIDER AND THE RIDER FAMILY.

Katelynn and Lea Hannan

July 20, 2008

God Saw You

God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me".
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.

Patty Wilcox

July 19, 2008

Ellen & family,
You are in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. I remember when I was in St. Peter's, your dad would always stop by & see how I was doing. He was such a nice man. May all your many wonderful memories comfort you.

Danielle Wright

July 19, 2008

Papa you were a good man with a long life. I know where you are you are watching over our family. I love you and will always miss you.

July 19, 2008

Papa,
You were the grandfather ever. I will always remember you.
Lea

July 19, 2008

Papa,
I love you.
Katelynn

Katie Wilcox

July 19, 2008

Mama,
You are always in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories give you comfort.
The Wilcox, Wright and DiMonda Families

Charlie Hannan

July 19, 2008

Pete,
With love. I will be always thinking of you.
Your son-in-law.
Charlie

Aaliyah Hannan

July 19, 2008

Papa you were the best grandfather ever! Even though you're in heaven you will always be watching out for me. I Will love you you forever and meet you up there someday.
love,
Aaliyah

Maryalice Hannan

July 19, 2008

Daddy,
You were the best father anyone could have. You did anything you could for us -- no questions asked. I know you will always take care of us and help us to make the right decisions. Remember "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree with Anyone Else but Me".
Love, Mar.

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