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Eugene Thomas Rilee Jr.

Eugene Thomas Rilee Jr. obituary, Henrico, VA

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Eugene Rilee Obituary

RILEE, Eugene Thomas, Jr., 93, of Henrico, died peacefully at home on December 25, 2021. He was the widower of Robb Cromar Rilee, his wife of 67 years. He is survived by four children, Robb Rilee, Tom Rilee (Gail), Ellen R. Mahoney (Bob) and Bruce Rilee (Cheryl); eight grandchildren, Ellis, Rilee, Ryan, Stephen, Rob, Grace Ellen, C.H. and Daniel; and seven great-grandchildren.

Gene was a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College. He was Executive Vice President of Southern Adhesives Corporation and ended his professional career as an associate commercial real estate broker with Pollard & Bagby, Inc. Gene served two terms on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, serving twice as Chairman.

Gene was passionate about sports, especially the N.Y. Yankees and the University of Virginia Cavaliers. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Our family invites you to attend a graveside service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 1101 Forest Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23229. We encourage his many friends and associates to share a story with one another in memory of Gene.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 2, 2022.

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carol kinsey

September 4, 2022

Mr. Rilee was a spirited, witty, and good natured neighbor dad - always with a warm hearted greeting to put a smile on your face! A fond memory was my intro to blue crab. One summer afternoon, he rolled out a newspaper on the backyard picnic table. Upon which he dumped a huge pile of steamed blue crab covered with Old Bay. Nearby, a case of RR beer. He shared his catch with Ellen and me patiently instructing how to crack and eat. It was a happy summertime treasure for sure!

Cate Simpson

February 17, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear about Mr. Riley´s passing. He was kind and good and I loved living across the street from him. My condolences to the whole family.

Nonie

January 16, 2022

Dear Tom and Gail, I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family. Love, Nonie

Yohana Alarcon

January 9, 2022

Dear Hellen and family I'm really sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are on my thoughts and prayers.

Patti & David Matthews

January 5, 2022

Dear Ellen & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nanci Bateman

January 3, 2022

Ellen, my thoughts and sincere condolences to you and your family.

Lynn Mitchell

January 3, 2022

So sorry to hear of Gene´s passing. Wonderful memories of him and Robbie through the Freeman Family.

Dottie Figg

January 3, 2022

My sincere sympathy,
Dottie Figg
(former neighbor)

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