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2013
Thomas RIELAGE Obituary
RIELAGE
Thomas J., age 83, April 13, 2013, Florence. Loving Husband of the late Carol J. Rielage (nee Westerkamp). Loving Father of Melissa Ruhnke (Chris) of Cincinnati, OH, and Joe Rielage of Florence, KY. Loving Grandpa Tom to J.T., and Kevin. Grand-Dogs Odie and Gryffin . Dear Brother of Jo Ann Ellert, Nancy Klusman, Robert Rielage and the late Gail Rom. Tom was a Army Korean War Veteran and worked as a Fire Alarm Dispatcher for the City of Cincinnati. Visitation Tuesday from 5-8pm at Middendorf Funeral Home, 3312 Madison Pike, Ft. Wright, KY 41017. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00 am at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, 1150 Donaldson Road, Erlanger, KY 41018. Burial St. Mary Cemetery, St. Bernard, OH. Online condolences to: www.middendorf-funeralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-3597
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Mary Ann Breslin
April 16, 2013
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
April 16, 2013
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Theresa
Sally Coriell (Rielage)
April 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of your loss. I can't be there Tuesday evening but will be at the mass on Wednesday.
April 16, 2013
I worked with Tom for many a years he was always a professional in the way he dispatched companies Larry Scnkolt A/C Retired
Tina Yochman
April 15, 2013
Missy and Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss. You both know your Mom and Dad were very special people – quite frankly they were my fav's. I used to love how your Dad would always have something funny to say to me. I think of them often and I am sure they are happy to be together again. Love ya guys Tina, John, Daniel, Samantha, Andrew & Nicole.
Chris Dougherty
April 15, 2013
To the Rielage family. You have my deepest sympathies. I knew Tom when he was associated with Extra Alarm Fire Association. I am sorry for your loss. Chris Dougherty (Daughter of Christy L. Meyer)
April 15, 2013
Melissa, Joe and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Cousin Tom and Carol were two of my favorites. I know they are happy to be together again and I hope your find peace in that. Love, Kathy Rielage Balzano
April 15, 2013
Dear Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during you time of loss.
April 14, 2013
dear joe and melissa and all the family my prayers and thoughts are with you i will share in your grief
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