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Edith Riach Obituary
She was born to the late Paul and Margaret Madden Schmitz on December 18, 1918 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Edith married her beloved husband of 63 years, Robert Riach on September 11, 1943 at the Resurrection of Our Lord Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. He predeceased her in February of 2007.
Edith loved to cook and became an accomplished oil painter, learning from the Gould Bethlehem Art Gallery.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Bambino, Dr. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Teresea Crostic, Annelie Coyle and the nurses and staff at the St. Luke's Campus.
She is survived by her loving children, John Riach and his wife, Lisabeth of Newburgh and William Riach and his wife, Charlene of Wallkill; one brother, William Schmitz of Long Island. Her cherished grandchildren, Allison Riach and her fiancé, Christopher Scott of Wallkill and Stephanie Riach and her fiancé, Stephen Della Croce of Brooklyn; her cherished great-grandson, Tommy-Lee Riach of Wallkill. Also, several nieces and nephews; and her two favorite cats, Sashi and Caroline.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. Entombment will follow at Cedar Hill Mausoleum.
The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday evening June 7 from 6-9 p.m. at Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Rt. 9W, New Windsor, N.Y. 12553.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Edith's name to the Town of Newburgh Ambulance Corp. South Plank Rd. Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.
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Memories and Condolences
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Vanessa Coyle
May 31, 2023
I still think of my Great Aunt Edith whenever I see a pizzelle or a lemon merengue pie with the merengue piled high and perfectly toasted...I think she did it in the oven. No blowtorch for Aunt Edith!
Joann Bianchi
June 10, 2007
Dear Bill and Charlene, Sorry to hear of your Mother's death.
Cousin Joann Bianchi in Calf.
Karen Zgrodek
June 7, 2007
Dear Bill, Charlene and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Anything we can do, please let us know. In sympathy, Charlie, Karen Zgrodek and family.
Vanessa Coyle
June 6, 2007
Aunt Edith made the best "old fashioned" desserts. Pizzelles dusted with powdered sugar, Lemon Merengue Pie, delicious Cream Puffs, etc.
And whenever we had a family cookout, I would always look forward to her macaroni salad. She made it with tuna fish. yum!
She was so precious. A sweet little lady indeed.
For the past several years, whenever we got together, she would give me or my mom an envelope with a handful of old pictures in it that we had never seen before. Pictures of me as a little girl that my Uncle Bob took, also pictures of my Omi and Great Aunt Martha on my mom's side celebrating at holiday get togethers many years ago. Pictures of my Dad when he still had a full head of thick black hair. Pictures of me holding my cousin's son Tommy when he was a newborn. It was always a nice suprise to get these little envelopes filled with memories.
Aunt Edith and Uncle Bob are by far the sweetest, cutest and most loving couple I know. I pray that one day I will be in a strong relationship like theirs.
After Uncle Bob passed away a few months ago, things just went downhill for Aunt Edith. She was diagnosed with cancer and then spent most of her time going back and forth between Westage and the hospital.
I know how much she wanted to attend Stephanie and Steves wedding, and now she will have a front row seat. She will be able to see clearly and her and her Beloved Bob will now be able to dance TOGETHER at the wedding. Praise the Lord!!
Bea Fodor
June 6, 2007
Dear Bill and John, Prayers for strength are offered for you and your family. If they didn't already,I am sure Bob and Edith both thank you so much for your attentive care during this challenging year. Love, love, love.
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