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Richard Reitler Obituary

REITLER-Richard D. Of Dewittville, NY November 11, 2007; beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Tirone); dearest father of Kathleen D. of Templeton, PA, Barbara E. Bittinger and husband Lynn of Stow, OH, Janet M. of Tampa, FL and the late John K. and Richard D.; grandfather of Brian J. Kwolek of Cleveland Heights, OH, Annie L. Lerman and husband Michael of South Euclid, OH and Carissa Reitler of Garretts Run, PA; great grandfather of two; son of the late John and Rovena (nee Peck); brother of Rovena Chaveaux and husband Robert of Kittanning, PA; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services were held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Reitler was a retired Colonel of the United States Air Force and a Veteran of WW II, Korea and Vietnam. Funeral arrangements by THE URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., East Amherst, NY.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2007.

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Bob Senechek

November 17, 2007

Rosemary. Dorie and I extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Dick was a true and beloved friend and a brave officer. We will miss him. Our sincere affection to you.
Bob & Dorie Senechek

Linda Williams

November 16, 2007

Rosemary..

Allen and I got great comfort from these words...We hope you will too.
"Perhaps they are not stars..but rather openings in heaven...where
the LOVE of our lost ones pours through....and shines down upon us to let us know they are HAPPY."
Eskimo Legend

We are sending you peace, strength, love, and comfort...whatever you need the most.

Dick loved us...he told us many time..and we loved him right back..

Ro..we Love you and remember to look at the stars..

Allen & Linda Wms/

gretchen tower

November 14, 2007

Rosemary: I am so very sorry for your loss. It was my privledge and pleasure to have cared for Dick over the past 4 months. Despite how sick he was, his personality always came beaming thru. We all loved him. Dick was intelligent, witty, and funny. I know why you loved him, and you honored your wedding vows, tirelessly spending day after day and hour after hour at the hospital. I know that he gave it his all to make it out of his "forth war". He is no longer at war, he is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gretchen

Kathy and Jim Weixlmann

November 14, 2007

Rosemary we are very sorry for the loss of your husband. We only wished that we had known him and we are sure we would have loved him. May he rest in peace now.

Staff of Surgical Intensive Care @ BGH

November 13, 2007

Our deepest condolences to your family. It was a pleasure to care for Dick over the past months.

Michael O'Connor

November 13, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We will always remember him for the opportunity that he and rosemary gave Linda and I for sharing their heaven on Chautauqua Lake. He will continue to be in our family prayers.

Ida Tirone Lazar

November 13, 2007

Colonel
Your wit, humor, your love and that mischievous twinkle in your eye will be missed. Thank you for the stories you shared, your generosity in all things and your utterly amazing sports picks.
Ro - thank you for bringing this man into the family. We were all blessed by his opinions his kindness and his wisdom.

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