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Thomas Charles Rieder

1959 - 2022

Thomas Charles Rieder

1959 - 2022

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BORN

1959

DIED

2022

Thomas Rieder Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2022.

Thomas Charles Rieder San Diego, CA Thomas Charles Rieder passed away on January 17, 2022. Tom was born in Long Beach, CA. He attended high school in Alexandria, VA. Tom lived in Hawaii where he learned to surf and settled in San Diego in 1981. Tom became a USPS mail carrier and retired in 2019. He is survived by his mother Domicella, three siblings and nine nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
December 12, 1959 - January 17, 2022

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April 19, 2025

Joyce posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2025

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January 20, 2024

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Joyce

April 19, 2025

Knew Tom for many years...from a young man surfing in Hawaii to his return to San Diego where he worked several jobs including walk-ons for a soap opera. He finally settled down in his post office job and kept active with his love for surfing. He was the epitomy of a True California beach boy, handsome, tan and carefree riding the waves! Rest in peace old friend

Douglas Caton

January 22, 2025

Tom was a lot of fun. I knew him when I lived in Pacific Beach, CA. Tom and I would carpool to work together. He convertible sports car and I had Porsche with removeable top that we took off when we drove to work. Tom was considered one of the best surfers in Pacific Beach, CA.

Douglas Caton

January 20, 2024

Tom was a fun friend. We use to drive to work together every afternoon. Great surfer and fun personality.

Rodney W. Brown

February 13, 2022

Our deepest condolences to the Reider family. Thomas was good friend and man.
Rodney W. Brown

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Laurie A McMann

February 11, 2022

He was a good fellow and my deepest sympathy to the whole family for his loss.

Mike

February 7, 2022

Tom was my mail carrier for many years. He was a very nice man especially kind to my dogs, I always looked forward to seeing him. My heartfelt condolences to all of his loved ones.

Merry Kindred

February 7, 2022

Condolences to Thomas´ family. He was a lot of fun to be around, a lovely person.

Irene Parshootto

February 4, 2022

My condolences to Thomas' family. He was a great guy.
May he rest in Paradise.

Patrick Wolff,retired USPS

January 28, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Rieder family.Worked over
25 years with Tom as a Letter Carrier and he was well
thought of. Rest in peace .

Chris Binckley

January 28, 2022

I worked with Tom in Pacific Beach at the Post Office. He was always helpful and a very smart guy. RIP Tom.

Steve Rowland

January 28, 2022

My condolences to the Rieder Family. Played Basketball and graduated from High School... MVHS-78, with Tom. RIP, Tom

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