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Joseph Riling Obituary
JOSEPH RAYMOND "Captain Joe" 84, of North Wales, formerly of Wyncote, died March 20, 2009. He was an author, historian and publisher/ distributor of military arms books. Beloved husband of Margaret Jane (Wenz). Father of Joseph Jr.; Jeffrey D. (Carol); Lawrence (June); Thomas (Kathy); James (Deborah) and the late Michael. He was also a devoted grandfather and dear brother of Raymond, his twin. Viewing Monday, March 23 at 10:00 to 10:45 A.M. followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Bert Mercado
April 3, 2009
You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
State Representative Rick Taylor
March 23, 2009
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Joseph. The Riling family will be in my thoughts.
Office Staff Eastern Warehouse Distributors
March 23, 2009
To the Riling Family: We are all truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Ray Riling, Jr.
March 22, 2009
In addition to his literary and professional accomplishments, Captain Joe was a consummate artisan of waterfowl carvings, a zealous and masterful fisherman, and a talented musician. I have always remembered with pride and childlike awe the social occasions when Uncle Joe and my father Ray would formally or spontaneously entertain their friends, accompanying each other on the drums and piano. Uncle Joe and my father Ray were the embodiment of what brothers are, and what they should be: supportive, competitive, playful, determined, and loving. The Riling Brothers often seemed an unstoppable force of nature. I could never look at Uncle Joe and not think that I was looking at my father, and I will mourn him as if he were. Rest in Peace, Joseph Raymond Riling, and may the angels play you to the Gates of Heaven.
Lisa Alexander
March 21, 2009
Aunt Peggy and all of my cousins - I'm deeply sorry about Uncle Joe's death. Please know our prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm down at the shore right now and when I look out onto the ocean, I thinking about Uncle Joe and how he loved the Jersey shore. We all have good memories to hold on to and will keep them close to our hearts.
- Lisa, Danny & Kyle
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