Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Ali Riahi Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Susanna (Roth) Riahi, father of their son, Douglas and his wife, Daphne, and grandfather of Corin.
Ali was born in Tehran, Iran in 1933. As a young man, he traveled to Europe and onwards to the U.S. where he became a U.S. citizen. Married in 1965, he graduated from the University of Bridgeport, and pursued a successful career as a financial executive with Chessco Industries, Gould Inc., and Lockheed Martin. He later joined Cramer and Lindell Engineers of Niantic, from which he retired.
Ali is remembered as a generous person to friends and family alike, always willing to lend a hand and offer advice. He traveled the world for work and visiting with relatives in Iran and Switzerland.
Ali is predeceased by his son, Amir.
He is survived by his wife, son, granddaughter and sisters, Frough, Farah and Soraya of Tehran.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Church & Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich. Burial will take place on Monday at Avery Stoddard Cemetery in Gales Ferry.
To leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.churchandallen.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ali Riahi
Jim Entwisle
January 5, 2021
Ali was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor... always willing to help with any situation.... just found out that he has passed... very sad .... God bless his soul and his family... he will be missed .....
Fatemeh Abdollahzadeh
February 20, 2019
I always remember him as an honest man and very good friend .
A
March 25, 2015
Sorry to hear about your loss. May you find hope in the God of all comfort. 2 Cor. 1:3-5
Lili Habashi Habashi
March 22, 2015
I was deeply saddened to hear of Ali Riahi's passing. Prayers and fond memories are how I remember Mr. Riahi. He offered support and encouragement in all situations, generous with his time, and his sense of humor was always enlightening. He will be missed.
Barbara & Tim Mullane
March 2, 2015
Susanna, Tim and I are so sorry for your loss, we will always remember Ali with a smile and kindness, he will be missed by many.
Ali Jafarian
March 1, 2015
Dear Suzi and Douglas,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss and passing away of dear Mr. Ali Riahi. The late Mr. Riahi was a very fine human being with love for all mankind. We miss him and wish you peace. May God bless his soul and may he rest in peace.
With deep sympathy,
Ali, Faezeh and Roxana Jafarian
Bianca Salahshourian
March 1, 2015
So very sorry to hear this news from Mary Hulford. I will let my mother, Gitta, know. May he rest in peace and may your family's heart heal. Love, Bianca Salahshourian
March 1, 2015
March 1
Dear Susi and Doug,
I am so sorry to hear about Ali. He was a special person who shared a major place in the hearts of the Radler family. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Love,
Lou Radler
February 28, 2015
Suzanne, Kenvis found this yesterday, I want you to know I love you and I am sorry I am so far away. What a wonderful man he was, we will see him again. Many thoughts and prayers go to you. Love TJ & Kenvis Cagle
February 28, 2015
Dear Susi & Doug.....I am so saddened to learn about Ali, and am so sorry for your loss. Ali was such a great part of my child hood....always there with a helping hand. And of course he was one of our most beloved Chessco members ever. On behalf of both the Radler & Chessco families, our thoughts are with you all at this time.
With love,
Jeff Radler
February 27, 2015
Dear Susi , Douglas, (Vahid) and family please accept my deepest sympathy. I always remember him .Ali was a very good man and every body liked him .
Fatemeh Abdollahzadeh
Fize Jamshidi
February 27, 2015
Dear Susi, Douglas, Daphne and Corin.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ali was a great friend and a very caring man to all. He will surely be missed .
February 27, 2015
Dear Sue,Douglas and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Jim & Angela Marshall, Monroe, CT
Corinne Flokos
February 27, 2015
Dear Susi, Douglas, Daphne and Corin,
Such sad news...Ali was an awesome person whom I've known since I was a little girl. He was always so kind to me and always shown such genuine interest and concern for me. I am grateful for having known such a uniquely wonderful man. Our love goes out to you all, and please know that Ali will be in our hearts forever.
Corinne, Art, Stephanie, Alex and Nicole
Fabienne Audette
February 27, 2015
Dear Susi, Douglas, Daphne and Corin,
We will always remember the kindness and respect Ali had for our family, especially Pierre and Elisabeth. He was a gracious man who will continue to be loved by us.
Please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences.
Fabienne, Michael, Corinne and Art.
February 27, 2015
Dear Susi and family, we are thinking of you from Switzerland! Ali was a great, friendly, humorous and interesting man and we will miss him so much!! All the best and love from me, Alex, Patricia and Philip
Tyrone Zandy
February 25, 2015
Dear Sue, Douglas and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. My family and I loved and had great respect for Ali. He was a self made man, a great family man and a great friend.
Everyone who knew Ali, loved him.
Ty
Sharon Nealey
February 25, 2015
Ali Riahi was a most kind and hospitable man. On my visits with Ali and Susannah, he always made me feel most welcome. I recall enjoying one particular meal with him. A sea bass that he had caught himself with his favorite cumin and dill rice is a
memory that sticks with me. And the respect he expressed for my faith as well. He was a warm and welcoming man, and will be missed by so many.
Showing 1 - 18 of 18 results
Make a Donation
in Ali Riahi's name
Memorial Events
for Ali Riahi
Feb
27
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Church & Allen Funeral Service - Norwich136 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Funeral services provided by:
Church & Allen Funeral Service - Norwich136 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT 06360
How to support Ali's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Ali Riahi's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
