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Michael Rioux Obituary
Michael J. Rioux, 54, of Newington died on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. Born in Hartford, son of the late Clairmont and Laurette (Bouchard) Rioux, he lived in Newington most of his life and graduated from Newington High School. Michael worked with his father and brothers at Clem's Tree Service for many years and later at Rioux Land Clearing Co. Survivors include his daughter Desiree Rioux of Bristol, son Zachary Rioux of Newington, his brother James Rioux, of Newington and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brother Robert Rioux. Family and friends are invited to call at Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a service at 7:00 p.m. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com
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Peggy
October 10, 2015
So sad to see you have gone way to early. Now your at Pease and with your family..your now into the Golden Gates of Heaven! God Bless
Peggy
October 10, 2015
So sad to see you have gone way to soon. Now your at Peace and with your family.. now you entered into the Golden Gates of Heaven! God Bless
Judith Key
October 9, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing, my heart goes out to the Rioux family.
October 9, 2015
Dear Desiree, Zack, James, Lynn and family,
Wish we could be there for you. Mike is at peace.
With Deep Sympathy,
Love, Cousin Lisa and Ed
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October 8, 2015
Dear Jim and Family,
So sorry to read
of your brother's
passing.
May God bring you
through this difficult
time.
God bless!
Most sincerely,
Elizabeth Kostreva
Linda & Ken Rho Family
October 8, 2015
Zack - We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a great guy and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Rho Family
The Copeland family
October 8, 2015
Zach I am so sorry at the loss of your dad. He was always very friendly and kind to everyone in the neighborhood. He will be missed!
Uncle Jay Rioux
October 8, 2015
Rest in Peach - Michael.
Nadine Block DiBella
October 8, 2015
Dear Rioux family,
So very sad to hear of Michael's passing. I will always have fond memories of us in the old neighborhood. He will never be forgotten.My
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nadine DiBella
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
October 8, 2015
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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