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JAMES RIES Obituary
James Joseph Ries (Age 88)
On Friday, May 4, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Alycia S. Ries; father of James J. (Wendy) Ries, Jr., David P. (Georgia) Ries, Mary Kay (Howard) Rosenberg and Carol R. (Rob) Seubert; grandfather of Abigail, Alexandra, William, Austin and Sara; brother of Martin F. Ries, the late Jane Young, E. Teresa Ries, Sr. Carol Ries and Charles Ries. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday, May 9, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, May 10, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOME, 71 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 or to Knights of Columbus, Fr. Rosensteel Council, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for JAMES RIES
Chris Griffith Zachow
May 10, 2018
Dear Alycia and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing from Philo. My brothers and I remember him so fondly from our family parties when we lived in Maryland. You're in our prayers. Love to you all.
Susan (Alspaw) Morris
May 10, 2018
Sorry to hear of Jimmys passing. Have many memories of him from family gatherings and visits.
May 9, 2018
Dear Mrs. Ries, Jimmy, David, Mary Kay, and Carol, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father. He was such a nice and friendly man and I have many fond memories of him. Sending heartfelt thoughts, hugs, and prayers. Sincerely, Sheila (Casson) Yoritomo
Susan, Brian, and Hannah Rose Ditch
May 9, 2018
We're so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you all during this difficult time.
Glenn and Sharon Saffran
May 9, 2018
Our sincere condolences.
Michael McGuire and Family
May 8, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jamie McIlvain
May 8, 2018
The Mcilvain Family's thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. Ries was a wonderful man and friend.
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