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RICHARD "FLASH" RECTENWALD
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RICHARD RECTENWALD Obituary
On Saturday, December 16, 2017, Richard "Flash" Rectenwald passed away peacefully. He is survived by his children, Lisa, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Leslie; his grandchildren, Tony, Andrew, Cole, Brodie and Phenix; and his great-grandchildren, Adam, Jace and Koen. Celebration of his LIFE Sat., Jan. 6, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA. 15226. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on behalf of Richard. 412-343-1506 or ballfc.com
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Jen Rectenwald
January 2, 2018
Dad was a great man, father, and grandpa. I will miss most our Sunday dinners, vacations, card games with he kids, and simply just being in his presence. He was smart and ornery and funny and truly the only person who you could truly sit in a comfortable silence with. I'm relieved he is no longer suffering and shattered that he isn't with us anymore. I'm so grateful for the time I had with him and know he is forever with us... In our hearts....
Kristin Culan
December 24, 2017
Uncle Flash loved music, especially the blues. I remember hanging out with him listening to some great music at different Pittsburgh venues. We had lots of fun together.
Whether it be listening to music, family visits or anything else, I will miss him very much.
I love you, Uncle Flash.
Thank you for being such a special part of my life.
I hope wherever we go from here, there are some great guitarists playing for you!
Xo
Kristin
December 22, 2017
Rectenwald family
My sympathies and prayers to you for your loss. Many great memories of "Flash" on "The Mount". Rest in peace my fiend.
Jerry Sistek
Travis Simons
December 20, 2017
I always loved having him over for Sunday dinner. Sunday's will never be the same, nor will our life without him. Cards, dinner, vacation, hockey and football will never be the same without him, but the love and respect for this man will never change. It was an honor to know him and be in his life. Rich, you gave me the best thing that has ever happened to me, your daughter, and I am eternally grateful. I love you and I miss you pops.
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Len Luppe
December 20, 2017
Flash was an icon and a friend of mine back in school. Remember the good times with him ,I will.Len Luppe class 0f 66 SHHS
December 20, 2017
Dear Kids and Rectenwald Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Flash and for his long illness. You were all so good to him. Love, Debbie and Kurt Weber
Amy Haney
December 20, 2017
To the Rectenwald family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
To My Richie Rich I will miss our morning conversations rest in peace with comfort my friend.
Amy
MSS@WPH
December 20, 2017
Keeping your family in my prayers.
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