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Jeffrey RIECK Obituary
Jeffrey Albert, of Bloomingburg, NY, a long time area resident of Middletown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the home of Dale Alison Rieck, his ex-wife whose house he whole-heartedly built and is thankful he will never have to perform another renovation on again. He was 61. At the end, he never wanted nothing from nobody.
The son of the late Albert and Ruth Reick (nee Schmidt), he was born on December 22, 1952 at Hackensack Memorial Hospital in Hackensack, NJ.
An uneducated graduate of Westwood High School, Westwood, NJ, class of 1972, Jeff went on to become a skilled and proud carpenter with Carpenter's Local # 279, although he was unsure of how proud the union was of him since he was chronically out of work. By some miracle he did acquire enough pension credits to retire early. He was also an avid automotive technician, cook, and fisherman. Always believing that you should get yours, he never got his and spent the majority of his time and resources supporting his unappreciative family and friends. Never one to yell, he would only raise his voice to unskilled college graduates so you could get his point.
Survivors include his daughter Courtney Rieck of Middletown, NY; two sons, Jeffrey "no sense of humor" Rieck of New York, NY, and John "free is for me" Rieck of Middletown; his half-brother, Teddy Secor and his wife Joanne of Westwood, NJ; his "good for nothing" but beloved sister, Susan Nester and her husband Tom of River Edge, NJ; three grandchildren, Bryce, Hannah, and Little Louie; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
At the request of Jeff, he would prefer that no one gawks at him while he is deceased, so a private family ceremony will be held at the convenience of the Rieck family.
For more information on private ceremony, please reach out to a member of the family.
In lieu of flowers and arrangements, please perform one act of kindness to someone in need.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.donate.cancer.org/index
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey RIECK
harold manthey
September 17, 2024
you were a great friend ! I'll always miss you, you got me into cars! gone way to soon!
Meghan Carr
August 30, 2014
Talk about a final act! I can only hope I can go out swinging!
mary bortz
August 28, 2014
Heaven got a good one. God speed Jeffrey Albert Rieck.
Pat S
August 26, 2014
Way To Go!! Jeffrey~RIP
Carol K
August 22, 2014
I didn't know Mr Riexk, but like him, plan on having a funny obituary. I am going to fill it with lies, so friends and family will wonder why they didn't know that about me! Great Obit!
David R
August 21, 2014
I also came to know Mr Reick through his final words. I'll be making sure to pass on some kindness and will tell others why, so his name will go on. My condolences on your loss..
Kate Hill
August 21, 2014
Thank you, Mr. Rieck, for reminding us to do something nice for someone in need. I will try to do this every day in your honor. You got the last laugh.
Brianna G.
August 21, 2014
Fantastic obituary! That's truly the way to go-- be who you are and yield to no one right up until the very end. Will certainly do an act of kindness in his honor.
August 20, 2014
I did not know jeff but I appreciate his obituary..be who you are in life and be what you were in death...sometimes the truth hurts but at least you were true to you self....
August 20, 2014
Loved the obit. Would have liked to know the man
Mike Sarao
August 20, 2014
Rip. I'm sorry to his family, but the best and funniest obit ever. I am definitely gonna do something nice for someone in his honor!! God bless
Dana Vigilante
August 20, 2014
I didn't know him, but I am betting he was a terrific guy, if he made so many people smile and laugh in life, as he did with his obituary
Angie Fradella
August 20, 2014
Great last laugh for you jeff! R.i.p
Anita Gilley
August 19, 2014
To the family of Jeffrey,
It is good to know that this man left the world with a sense of humor, and wanting a smile to be on your faces more than tears. He may have won the physical battle, but he certainly has won the emotional one, and with great dignity and humor. May God bless your family in this time.
BjS
August 19, 2014
I'll bet he was a hoot! Rest peacefully Jeff. Awesome obit!
I didn't know him, but it had to sign his book.
August 19, 2014
I laughed and I cried. I will definitely do an act of kindness in this man's name. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
August 19, 2014
I love this…I wish I could have met this man!!
sherrec gibbs
August 19, 2014
Sorry for you'd lost..... they say laughter help the heart heal
Cheers Jeff
jennifer Sjoblom
August 19, 2014
Wonderful! I would love to leave an obit like this myself. Humor helps in healing,and he had the last laugh. Sorry to have missed out meeting personally. R.I.P. Jeff
Carren Jones
August 19, 2014
I as well didn't know Jeffrey, but as someone who lost their mother and grandfather to cancer, I can appreciate his humor. Laughing till the end. That's what my mom did as well. The Rieck family is truly blessed. I will also be donating in his honor. RIP Jeffrey.
Anyone
August 19, 2014
Great obituary. I wish I was fortunate enough to know you. Hopefully I will cross paths with someone with an awesome sense of humor and personality like yours in my lifetime. When I do an act if kindness, I will think of you.
August 19, 2014
To the Family: Deepest sympathies for your loss, may God grant you strength in times of need.
To Mr. Jeffrey Rieck: Ask God to set us up with a couple of drafts, in a bit. Right now, I gotta donate to the American Cancer Society and pass on one act of kindness to someone in need. Thank you for the Challenge Sir!
Dave C.
August 19, 2014
What a wonderful idea, Shows how humorous and full of life you were.
I will definitely do something nice for someone...RIP
Annette Heath
August 19, 2014
I didn't know Jeffrey, but after reading his obituary, his family was blessed to have had him in their lives. He has inspired me to perform an act of kindness in his memory. RIP Jeffrey. You've left your loved ones with much to laugh about and great stories to tell. I know you will be missed.
Cheryl Bower
August 19, 2014
The in lieu of flowers sentiment suddenly became very important to me. I will take it to heart, and also include it with my final wishes. I don't know what kind of cancer he had, but I am currently battling it myself. That is something that can build a legacy, even if nobody knows why. The whole Rieck family are in my prayers for healing through laughter, which is part of the intent of the Rieck patriarch.
Jamie Bone
August 19, 2014
What a great obituary. He must have loved his family so very much to be able to joke with them that way. I hope it made them smile. Rest in peace, Jeff. May we all face death with such bravery and humor. God bless you and your family.
Chelsea
August 18, 2014
I didn't know you either . But you are awesome ! I will also be donating in your name ! Prayers to you and your family !
jeff Krol
August 18, 2014
Great work love to see the no good sister's reaction to it must have been the best. RIP I will do as you asked act of kindness first person I see in need. ..
August 18, 2014
I've never met you but I'll definitely perform an act of kindness in your name. Love your humor and I hope I can have the same spirit when my time comes.
August 18, 2014
Wonderful obituary, I hope it catches on. Rest in peace Mr. Rieck, I'm sure you'll be missed!
Lee Caruso
August 18, 2014
Didn't know Mr. Jeffrey Rieck, but after reading his personally written obituary, I wish I had known him. Honesty wins out with a sense of humor every time. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Debra Flynn
August 18, 2014
Dear Rieck family,
I didn't know Jeffrey, but I read about him on Yahoo. He obviously cared for you all very much, and wanted to ease the pain of your loss through laughter. This inspires me to find a way to do a kindness in Jeffrey's memory. My condolences to you for your loss.
Earl Davy
August 18, 2014
Jeff, I hope I am as courageous as you when I meet my maker. What a great ending.
Louise Mercier
August 18, 2014
Didn't know you but love your sense of humor and am glad you got the last word and left us laughing. Thank you. My sincere condolences to your loved ones and friends.
August 18, 2014
TO JEFFRY'S FAMILY
YOU WERE BLESSED KNOWING THIS MAN WITH SUCH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR.I'M SURE HE HAS LEFT MANY GOOD MEMORIES FOR YOU TO TALK ABOUT AT FAMILY GET-TOGETHERS
GOD BLESS
Carolyn Williams
August 18, 2014
Love your sense of humor. I'm sure you and Robin Williams are having a great time with God. Thanks for the laughs!
Anony Mouse
August 17, 2014
Wish I'd known you in life, Jeffrey -- funniest obituary ever! I'll definitely make a donation and perform an act of kindness in your memory. Catch you in the afterlife....R.I.P. <3
Lucy VanPelt
August 17, 2014
I didn't know you in life, Jeffrey, but you gave me a great laugh. Best of luck to you in the afterlife.
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