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John G. Rival
1925 - 2010
John G. Rival
1925 - 2010
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BORN
1925
DIED
2010
John Rival Obituary
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March 29, 2010
To the Rival Family,
May God bless you in your time of sorrow. You have our deepest sympathy in your loss of John.
The Vault Team (Kelly's co workers)
March 28, 2010
Dear Jack,Sally,Judy,Beth,Bonnie and
Sharon I want to let you know how sorry
I am that I cannot attend your Dads
funeral--however my thoughts and prayers are with you. I want you all to know that I think your Mom and Dad
raised a very loving,caring and close
knit family and I thank you for letting
me be a part of it.
Love
Joan Dickison
Kelly
March 27, 2010
God looked around his garden
And He found an empty place.
And then He looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered"Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you .
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
March 27, 2010
To all my cousins.
So sorry for all of you, but you all know how much your dad is loved and will be missed. That is a great thought to hold on to.I will miss him so much as he was not only my uncle but also my Godfather.I just know he is having a great time now with everyone that has gone on before him.
Love ya all.
Anna-Leah Garrison
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March 27, 2010
To the Rival Family: I'm very sorry for your loss. John, Fran and all of you were wonderful "across the street neighbors" for many years. My parents enjoyed many good times with John and Fran. John always had a big smile and warm greeting for all. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lorraine Sinnamon Trinks
Linda (Walsh) Pease
March 27, 2010
Mr Rival was always very kind when I use to hang out at his house. My Dad and he were good friends for a long time. They are together again keeping it lively in heaven. Praying for strength and peace for your family..
jonathan rival
March 26, 2010
i love you gramps! he was a great man that had the sensability and humor to win over anyone. he did a great job with his son because it runs in the family. hope to make you proud!
Love You! Jonathan
March 26, 2010
Gramp was a special guy. He always knew how to smile and keep the room laughing. He fought like a warrior till the end, around all of those that he loved. Gramp I will miss you, and can only hope to make you proud.
Love YA,
Jamie
Sharon Fitzgerald
March 26, 2010
To my Brother and Sisters, I love you all very much. Let's stay strong together at this very difficult time. Our Dad was a great man and I will miss him dearly. A special thanks to Judy, Sally & Tom, Thanks for taking such good care of our Dad. Until we meet again Dad.....Love Sharon (Shedda).
March 25, 2010
We are all so sorry to hear of Johns passing, I worked with John for years, and shared good times, and many laughs, he was a great guy, and will be missed, Pete & Barbara Callahn
March 25, 2010
To The Rival Family,
We're very sorry for your loss. John was a great man. He was loved by many people and will be missed tremendously. Tycody thought a lot of him. He said he wanted to be just like Uncle John and Uncle Tom. He dreamed of being a fireman.
Sincerely,
Ed Dzikiewicz & Terry
Bonnie Rival
March 25, 2010
Jack, Beth, Judy, Sally, Sharon, Kelly and families,
I love you all. Stay strong. Remember all the good times with Dad.
A special Thanks and lots of hugs for Dad's caretakers and angels, Sally, Tom and Judy.
Love,
Bonnie
March 25, 2010
John was an extremely likeable guy and will be missed by many...Wayne & Angie Nolting
Larry Dannaher
March 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Everett & Krystal&Tristen Keeney
March 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nickiann Holt
March 25, 2010
Judy -
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know our hearts are with you during this sad time. Also know that he is enjoying time with your mom.
Love,
Nickiann, Curtis and Cole
Sarah
March 25, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss.. I know he was loved by so many. He was an incredible person. And will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. I wish there was something I could do or say, but just know that my love is with you..
March 25, 2010
To the Rival family,
I live in Port Saint Lucie FL and I had the pleasure of meeting your dad about 3 years ago with John Tuller. Your father was such a gentlemen, and a pleasure to be around. John always had a smile from ear to ear and made everyone feel special, actually he was the special one. Even after he got sick he never let anyone really know.
I know he is at pease with his Frances.I am glad that I was able to enjoy the wonderful person he was.
Carmen Moran
Nancy La Pierre
March 25, 2010
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family have a lot of love and support with you to get you through this difficult time.
March 25, 2010
James, Claudette, Austin, Maddie and the rest of your family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. He was a very special man. I remember when you guys were getting married and we were over decorating the hall, your grandfather was in charge and made sure everything was done and afterwards with clean up, he was right there with the rest of us to get the job done in no time. He will be greatly missed. If you or your family need anything please let us know.
Love,
Bob, Melissa, Pat, Lauren and Leigh Risley
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