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JAMES R. "JUMBO" RIEBEL
JAMES R. "JUMBO" RIEBEL
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On Thursday, November 4, 2010, age 71 of Millvale. Son of the late Henry and Helen Riebel; beloved husband of Elizabeth (Slocum) Riebel; father of Katharine (Carmen) Sico; grandfather of Gregory and Nichole Sico; brother of Henry (Martha) Riebel of Florida, Margaret (Doug) Hilf of Millvale, Ronald (Lucille) Riebel of Millvale and Patricia Riebel of Millvale; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday 2-4pm and 6-8p.m. and Sunday 11a.m.- 7p.m. at THE HEALY-HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 512 Grant Ave. Millvale. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish. Jim was co-owner of Jumbo's Tavern in Millvale for 22 years.
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Glenn Herbe
November 7, 2010
The Riebel Family,
My deepest sympathy. My memories of Jumbo will always bring a smile to my face.
November 6, 2010
Betty, Our condolences to you and the family. You will be rewarded in heaven for all the caregiving you gave to Jim. Mary Ann & John
Big Joe Weikel
November 6, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 5, 2010
Dear Pat
Marietta and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. His humor and loving of life touched generations of family in Millvale. We know that all that knew "Jumbo" will share in your loss. Our deepest sympathy and love
Gene and Marietta Brown
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Brenda Moran
November 5, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Jim will be missed by so many.
Rich & Cheryl Hilderbrand
November 5, 2010
Pat,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother and our long time friend. He was a warm, generous & loving person (who my dad thought the world of)!
He will truly be missed but may you find comfort in knowing he is in a much better place now.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Rich & Cheryl Hilderbrand
John Dilmore
November 5, 2010
Dear Pat & Family of Jumbo,
Sending our sincere sympathy to all of you.....John said he knew Jumbo for 30 or 40 years.....take care,
John (Vitamin) & Marjy Dilmore
Dania Beach, FLorida
Stacey Atkinson
November 5, 2010
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and sympathies are with you all.
Ron & Judy Gratz
November 5, 2010
Dear Pat,
Please know how very sorry we are to hear of the loss of your brother. May God grant you and all of your family peace and comfort at this time and always.
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