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Helene Riffle Obituary

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HELENE CAROL RIFFLE (Age 72)

On Sunday, December 24, 2023, HELENE CAROL RIFFLE of Boynton Beach, FL. Dear daughter of Norma and the late Melvin Burdett. Beloved wife of David Riffle. Devoted mother of Gabe (Anna) and Sarina (Melinda) Godin. Loving sister of Ira (Alyssa) Star and Stacy (Tom Diaz) Burdett. Cherished grandmother of Meyer, Esther, Carter, Everly and Jack Godin. Funeral services and interment were held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Shiva will be observed at the home of Norma Burdett through Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any Jewish charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 29, 2023.

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Susan Birnbaum

January 12, 2024

A best friend who loved having Chanukah parties with all her friends and neighbors. We met 20 years ago and she was a warm giving person; someone who loved her children and grandchildren.....they were the light of her life. Her husband David was her best friend whom she loved and cherished. I will miss her dearly, as will all that shared in her life.

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