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Derrick Rice
October 31, 2012
You will be missed
July 23, 2012
It was with great sadness that the NE 10-13 Club just found out about Owen's passing. Owen was a friend and always helped the Club when we needed to know whom to contact at the Daytona Beach News Journal. Owen had a great sense of humor. One great quote that I still remember is: I'm recovering from a stroke and make too many memory errors. If anything good can be said about a stroke, it's that it is a good excuse for anything stupid that one says or does!!
Eddie Woods
President
http://northeastflorida10-13.org/
Farris Robinson
July 19, 2012
Not only was Owen one the nicest people I have every meet, he was also one of the COOLEST. The man was LOVED by everyone that knew him. If it is possible Heaven is a better place because they have him and this world will now have a void that can never be filled. I look forward to hearing another one fo your stories someday.
Lisa Howard
July 13, 2012
I had the wonderful privilege of caring for Mr Owen Rice. He was such a wonderful sweet man. Making my job all worthwhile and rewarding. As he talked about his times spent on the NYPD , boy did he have some stories. He loved his family. Daily taking about his lovely wife and his boys. I miss Owen. I only wish we had forever. My deepest sympathy to Irmi. I pray I am as good a wife as you were. I also pray my husband loves me like Owen loved you.. I can still hear him calling for you in my mind. You both have touched my life more than you'll ever know. I am truly grateful to have been there.
Edel und Michael Opitz
July 9, 2012
We have heard what has happened and are deeply shocked ... Our sincere condolences to you and your family ... Rest in peace dear Owen ... We will never forget you ... He was a great guy .... In love and memory ...
Lindsey Holloway
July 8, 2012
Irmi and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Owen. I have very fond memories from childhood of you and Owen taking me to the beach, taking me to the Aladdin pool and restaurant, including my family during holidays, taking me to the park, and so many other things. The Rice family is a part of so many of my childhood memories. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of pain. Owen was a great man who was kind-hearted, honorable, and loved by many.
July 7, 2012
Dearest Irmi, I always enjoyed sharing family times with you and Owen. When I shared the news about Owen with my family, Gene, James, and Kimberlee started talking about the time Steve and Karen took them to Daytona and what a great time they had with you two. My heart and prayers are with you. May your love and memories of Owen help you during this difficult time.
Melanie Opitz
July 5, 2012
Dear Irmi and family,
I am so sad when I heard what happened. I can not believe it and I'm with you in mind .... We have spent very good times together and laughed a lot and had fun and I got to know through you the state of Florida and learned to love.
My sincere condolences to the family ..... In Love Melly
Mark Klayman
July 3, 2012
Fellow newspaperman, NYIT Graduate, and New Yorker. Going to miss his passion for doing the right thing as he was less concerned about doing things right ... a true leader and motivator with humor. Rest well!
Hank Goldstone
July 3, 2012
Irmi and family,
I was deeply saddened at the news of Owen's passing. As my son Aaron's 1st "daycare", you and Owen were such important influences in his formative years. We will always be grateful to both of you.May he rest in peace!
Judith Bennett
July 2, 2012
We will miss our "Owen" and want to be sure his family knows our thoughts are with all of you. A handsome, kind, intelligent and witty man. I worked with Owen for 16 years and enjoyed his stories about the NYPD street beat. I along with co-worker/friends would play a joke on him now and then and he would turn around and gets us back with a loud round of laughter. He really cared about what he did at N-J and was so proud of his family. I have not worked at the N-J for several years but would see him and Irmi at Publix. Care to all of you.
Christopher Iansiti
July 2, 2012
Dear Owen - I really will miss you. Over the years I've kept up with you through Steve and Karen. I have great memories of visiting with you in Gainesville and Atlanta - you were always easy to talk to and relate to. Dear Irmi - Loving thoughts and prayers are with you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Love, Chris.
Toni Maddux
July 2, 2012
Owen was a great guy. We had some of the same advertisers when he was at the NJ and I was at the Pennysaver. Owen was a class act and would do what he could do to help you. A true gentleman!. My deepest sympathy to his family!
George & Leesa Holloway
July 1, 2012
Irmi and family - what wonderful memories we have of Owen. He was so kind and gentle-hearted and always the ultimate gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa Schmidt
July 1, 2012
What a great man! I waited on Owen and his wife for years in a restaurant I used to work at. I was very saddened to see he had passed away. My departure for the restaurant came unexpectedly, so I was not able to properly say goodbye to Mr. Rice. He and his wife are exceptional people. I will miss you Owen.
Martha Collins
July 1, 2012
We will miss you, Owen. Thank you for always loving Karen as your own. We have had some special moments commemorating Steve's and Karen's wedding and educational accomplishments and celebrating the birth of our shared grandsons. You and Irmi have always been special to us. Irmi, we love you and pray that God grants you courage and peace. Martha and Jerry
Debbie Williams
July 1, 2012
Irmi and Family, We had great times together! The tubing, Silver Glen and just eat'n a biscuit. You are Hugh's extended family, but it always felt closer than cousins. Hard to believe that you have been down here 30 years. He was the best!
Debbie Williams,
Betsey Lindley
July 1, 2012
I had the great pleasure to work with Owen at the News-Journal for well over 20 years! He kept us all informed after becoming a manager...the "Memo Man" - he wrote them & delivered them with flair! He was always great fun & we will miss him! God Bless Irmi & the Rice family...
Tom Lindley
July 1, 2012
Memo:
Owen was a great friend and newspaper colleague. I take great joy in the many laughs we had over the years! Rest in peace Owen!
Susan Tiller
July 1, 2012
I had the priviledge of being Owen's sales assistant. Great man to work for and with. Heaven just received an awesome new Guardian Angel. My prayers are with his family ...
Tom Haumiller
June 30, 2012
To a great neighbor and a dear friend. I truly appreciate how Owen and Irmi have taken our family in. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rice family at this time and I have so many fond memories of our time together. Owen always had such a good heart and caring for all who knew him. I will miss talking sports with him and our friendly rivelry. GO NOLES! Heaven has another wonderful soul among them.
Tom Haumiller
Mickey Michels
June 30, 2012
Owen was a truly lovely man with a huge personality and a gift for story telling - especially when sharing his experiences as a cop on NY's Westside. We will miss you.
Ret. N-J fellow New Yorker
Jeanne Cribbs
June 30, 2012
What a sad time for the Rice family..I, too,knew Owen from the News-Journal..always a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone..the family will be in my prayers..Owen enjoy the journey, I know you will...with a smile on your face..
Mike Keesee
June 30, 2012
I was very sorry to hear of Owens passing. I worked with "O" for 11 years at The News Journal until his retirement in 2003. He was a great manager and a wonderful friend. He was always the voice of reason when things didn't make sense at work and you could always trust him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Irmi and family. We always looked for you two at Cracker Barrel. In reflecting back on my 16 year career with the Journal, my memories of Owen are the fondest. Truly a great man. I have lost a dear friend....He will be missed
Bill Christen
June 30, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Mr. Rice's passing. A wonderful man. My prayers to the family.
Arlene North
June 30, 2012
To the Family of Owen Rice,
My husband and I got to know Mr. Rice during the last couple of months while he was at Good Samaritan. We do pet therapy there once a week with our dog, Pepper, and we would visit with him. He was always upbeat and we could tell that he had great love for and pride in his family. He was truly a wonderful guy and we will miss seeing him. We will keep him and the family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Arlene & Fred North
Kristine Sloane
June 30, 2012
Our sympathies to Irmgard..we were saddened to read of Owen's passing. Reading what was written of his careers, he had a wonderfully varied life, along with his love...you. Our prayers are with you now. Dr. John and Kris Sloane
jacob haumiller
June 30, 2012
Dear Mr. Rice,
I will miss watching Sports and drinking root beer with you. Especially our fun rivalry between FSU and UF. GO NOLES!!! I love you Miss Irmi and I'm so sorry for your loss. I will miss him. -Jacob Haumiller
Connie Mull
June 30, 2012
How sad. What a wonderful man. I worked with Owen for 15 years at the News Journal. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
DJ Cavarretta
June 30, 2012
We lost a dear friend, Owen was one of the best managers.He always had a smile on his face and something nice to say. Our old News Journal family is getting smaller! Enjoy your next journey Owen! Stay strong Irmi! Love DJ
Joyce Williams
June 30, 2012
Fond memories of a gentle man, a part of our News Journal family. My condolences to Ermie and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Remember his smile!
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