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Norann Vogel Beck posted a condolence
Sunday, August 27, 2006
My dearest Jo, I cry for your great loss. I am so sorry I missed the funeral but only found out today since I was in NC last week. I truly wanted to be there to support your wonderful family during this very difficult time. John and I were just discussing plans to come up from Maryland to spend some time with you and Rich and to see first hand if there was anything we could do for you since we knew that you would never ask for anything. Your strength, compassion and love reinforced by your faith in God has always been admired by my whole family. We often talked about you and Rich and looked forward to the pictures you would send to us at Christmas time with your ever-growing family. I always felt a small tinge of jealousy and maybe even some of that Catholic guilt because you seemed to have achieved what we all want in our lives...a strong, loving family unit. You have always had your priorities in the right place and you have always been making the lives of others better. You and Rich made the perfect match and were blessed by God to have found each other. I can still vividly remember the two of you dancing at your wedding and wishing that I would find a wonderful man like Rich to make my life complete. Each time I met him he embraced me with his unique ability to make a person feel special, important and loved. I know that his children and grandchildren will continue to make him proud. I know that we will all remember the many times he made us laugh and feel a little better having spent some time with him. Make no mistake and take special note that his intentions were always deliberate, selfless in his love for others and a lesson for all of us. Life can be all too short and we only get one chance to get right.
Rich, thank you for reminding me. I will miss you but will never forget you my friend.
Love always,
Your cousin, Norann</b></font><br><br>
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Donna Pillari posted a condolence
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Uncle Richie,
There are so many good memories i have of you when i was growing up. And there was one that i sit & laugh about now.You use to take a piece of paper & roll it up & take electrical tape around it & you & i would go into Nana's bedroom & hit it back & forth to each other. I can still hear Nana's voice yelling at us that we better not be doing that & that we would break something.But of course we still kept playing.Thank god we didn't break anything!!!!!!!
Uncle Richie, Of course you know this but i have to say your Mass was so beautiful. I was amazed at Richie's speech & how he kept himself composed. And needless to say how beautiful your grandchildren were (GOD BLESS THEM). Phil & I will always be in touch with Aunt Jo, Michele Richie & Cathy, We love them all. In my last message i wrote i wanted to tell you to do me a big favor PLEASE GIVE LOTS OF KISSES AND HUGS TO MY DAD,MOM,NANA & POPPOP. I MISS THEM ALL THE TIME.
And now you have someone else up there with you & Please tell AUNT HELEN WE LOVE HER & WE WILL ALL MISS HER ALSO!!!!!!
LOVE YA UNCLE RICHIE & MISS YA ALREADY BIG TIME.
YOUR LOVING NIECE DONNA</b></font><br><br>
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Stephanie Klein posted a condolence
Friday, August 25, 2006
Cathy - My condolences to you and your family. Your father leaves wonderful legacies behind in his family. May you think of him and smile.</b></font><br><br>
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Denise C Willson posted a condolence
Friday, August 25, 2006
Dear Cathy,
When there is love, any life is too short. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Denise C Willson</b></font><br><br>
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Bob Tominey posted a condolence
Thursday, August 24, 2006
It was with great sorrow hearing of Richie's passing. We grew up together in Hoboken ,and lost touch for years but when we re-connected it was as if we didnt miss a day.He was a special friend. God Bless you</b></font><br><br>
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Stephe Priola posted a condolence
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Dear Jo and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was a true gentleman- and always kept me in stitches with his wit. I will really miss him.
Fondly, Stephe Priola</b></font><br><br>
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Sue Wodard posted a condolence
Thursday, August 24, 2006
To Jo, Kid, Grands, and family:
Co-workers often "know" a different person than their loved ones(know). I don't think that this was the case with Richie. Richie was committed with all his heart- to you, his family; to his faith; to his beloved Yankees; and to his hobbies.
Of this there is no doubt!!!
In my world, at NJT ,Rich helped make my exile in Summit a bearable,fun place. This vibrant, conscientious little man was a giant. I am so sorry that he did not get to spend more time with you, his loves.
My world is diminished by his absense.
Yet, we bow in humble submission to the Lord's will-who knew from time immemorial that this day would come.
Warmly,
Sue Woodard
(PS: Jo, I never understood the Yankee obsession...you?)</b></font><br><br>
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Sister Bernadette T. McCann posted a condolence
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Rich has gone on to a wonderful life in the Spirit. Jo and all their family will be in my thoughts and prayers as they grieve their loss.</b></font><br><br>
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Pat and Roger posted a condolence
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Kathy and Rich,
Your dad sounds like such a wonderful person. Sorry we did not get the chance to meet him. We're sure you and your kids made him very happy and proud.
You are in our prayers and we love you. May God bless you and give you rest and Peace. Please call when YOU feel like talking. We're here for you, as well as our extended "R" family.
With warm hugs and kisses,
P&R</b></font><br><br>
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chrmreb@njtransit.com posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
May the memories of your dear loved one forever stay in your heart and in your mind. May God grant you peace in accepting his will
Love and Prayers.
Ruth Barrett</b></font><br><br>
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Kelly Macalalad posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Mrs. Byrne, Michele, Rich and Cathy,
I'm deeply saddened by your Dad's death. I'll always remember him and he was great with the kids. Devin still talks about "Anthony's Pop-Pop". What a beautiful family he has left behind!
If any of you needs anything at all, I'm a phone call away.</b></font><br><br>
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Charlie Jones posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Please accept our deepest thoughts of sorrow for your loss. You are in our thoughts and praqyers.</b></font><br><br>
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Al Peterson posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
I was truly saddened to learn that my partner, Richie, had passed. I sat back and thought of all the times we had shared with the Erie Lackawanna and Conrail Police Departments. We had spent many an hour and many a day in Police Cruiser Car 263 handling cases and investigations and bringing offenders to justice. Richie was the perfect partner and a great friend. He and I had a great deal in common, such as our service to our nation in Vietnam, police work, our love and appreciation of family, and getting in on the cutting edge during the early days of computers. We also shared the joy of accomplishment and making sure that we did the very best job in our chosen law enforcement career. We were continuously praised by Captain Norman Byrne who we served under with the highest degree of professionalism and commitment. Richie could always make me laugh and raise my spirits just by being Richie. When adverse situations presented themselves, he was my backup and I was his and together we always succeeded in our quests and were blessed with still another day together on patrol. The last time I saw Richie was at his office in Summit and we talked about old times and family. We even made plans to have lunch. I missed his retirement but I had gotten him a special gift that I was never able to give him. I had thought that we would meet sometime or somewhere. I always thought that I could give my special gift to my partner "tomorrow". To the Byrne family, "Let your hearts not be troubled", because Richie is only away for now, but, through the love of Jesus Christ, Richie will live forever in our hearts. I thank God for allowing Richie to be an important part of my life, and I pray that God will continue to bless the Byrne family, the children, and all of those who Richie touched with his wisdom and fellowship during his time with us.
Rest well from your labors, partner, and a life well done.
Al</b></font><br><br>
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Karen Skwierczynski posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Cathy and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad will always be in your heart .. never far away.</b></font><br><br>
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IBEW 604 posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
everyone that you touched and made laughed through out the years will remember your good humor and stories of the ny yankees. i remember rich as being just a happy guy. our condolances to the byrne family. our parayers are with you.
richie will be truly missed</b></font><br><br>
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Barb Lamanna posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
I desperately wish I could be there to say good-bye to this very special man who I loved dearly. His humor will always be remembered, but especially, I will always remember how obvious it was that he so loved his wife, as much after 38 years as he did the day they got married. She was the light of his life and it was obvious to all who knew him. Uncle Richie, I will miss you so.</b></font><br><br>
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Kim Dobson posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Dear Richie:
My family and I will always remember how pleasant you were when they came to the office and how you helped Porscha on her report while she attended Kent Place High School in Summit, by answering questions pertaining to your experiences in the Vietnam War. She received an A.
Love Always,
Kim Dobson & Family</b></font><br><br>
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douglas/loretta erwine posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
We are so sorry about Rich's passing. Although I did not seem him often, he was always pleasant when we would meet over the years. May god take care of him and our thoughts will be with him.</b></font><br><br>
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Frank Impastato posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Rich,
I worked with you from time to time at Summit station. I never heard a mean word come from you for any reason. You were helpful and professional, but more importantly, I knew you as a very decent person. May you rest in peace.</b></font><br><br>
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Tara Frommelt posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
My Uncle Richie, who is also my Godfather, holds a very special place in my heart. I have such warm memories of spending weekends with him at his home when I was youg. Him trying to teach me to fish, going to church, and the infamous time, which I don't remember because I was too young but eveyone tells me about, the time he took out his teeth and handed them to me and my response was "I can't believe you just did that!" I will miss his jokes and his smile but I know he is at peace and is smiling down at us. I am sure he will try to send practical jokes from heaven. Uncle Richie please give my Nana a kiss. Until we meet again...</b></font><br><br>
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Linda Duarte posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed working with Rich very much. He was a great person and always had a nice word to say whenever we spoke. He was a real gentleman -- helpful, kind, and considerate. I really wish he could have enjoyed his well-deserved retirement longer, but I guess the Lord needed another angel. God bless you.</b></font><br><br>
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Millie and Bob Smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
We can't believe that we have lost our dear friend so soon. Rich added so much joy and laughter to our lives and we will miss him forever. There are some people in this world that make such a positive impact on others...Rich was certainly one of them.
We love the Yankees, we love the Irish and we love Rich! He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Millie and Bob Smith
PS - We know that Rich had something to do with the Yankees sweeping the Red Sox.</b></font><br><br>
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Nancy Scheytt posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Cathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember, the good times that your Dad would want you to keep in your heart.
Nancy</b></font><br><br>
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Eddie Chaparro posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Rich, you were always great with me from the day I met you. I'll always remember coming to see you at your office on my breaks and you would always have a cup of coffee and a joke for me. And once you found out I was from Hoboken, you would tell me stories of the good old days. I always left there feeling good and with a smile on my face. I will miss you.</b></font><br><br>
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Bobby Lamanna posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Uncle Richie I will always remember all the good times that seemed to happen when you or your family were around. I remember going with my Dad and Uncle Freddy to pick you up at the airport when you came back from Nam and thought you were the bravest person I knew. I love you today and still feel the same way about you as I did when I was 7 years old at the airport. God Bless you and say hello to my Dad when you see him.
Love,
Bobby</b></font><br><br>
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Donna Pillari posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Richard Byrne was my Uncle Richie. I have so so many wonderful memories of him & I loved him very much.I Grew up with him since he was only ten years older than me. May God bless Him & our whole family. He will be missed so very much.
Love ya Uncle Richie
Your loving niece Donna</b></font><br><br>
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Dee Parker posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Cathy....
My thoughts are with you when you go through this emotional time.
Your dad sounds like a great guy. He's probably where you received your sense of humor.
May you find peace in knowing how much he was loved.
Dee</b></font><br><br>
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Joanne & Harold Bailey posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Rest now, be at peace. We'll miss you.</b></font><br><br>
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Ron & Barb posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Mr. Byrne will finally be at peace. You will always have the GREAT Memories, cherish them always.
I wonder if they have scanners in heaven??????</b></font><br><br>
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Brenda Byrne Braen posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
So sorry, richie was my favorite cousin when we were little in Hoboken with Uncles Jimmy, Dick and Aunt Mary and Aunt Peggy.am the daughter of John Byrne and Billie Byrne.One of my most vivid memories is that when Aunt Margie used to hang out the windows to wash them richie always would pretend to scare her and she would go along with it.God Bless</b></font><br><br>
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Virginia Lamanna posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
we love you and will all miss you very much.</b></font><br><br>
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Bryan Engelhardt posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
I'm saddened to hear of the loss of Rich. He was and wonderful guy who lit up a room and always knew how to bring a smile to your face. He will truly be missed, but know that he is with you every day and now he is united with the friends and family that have passed before him.
My love and prayers to the family.
Sincerely,
Bryan Engelhardt and Family</b></font><br><br>
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Karen Sheppard posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Cat -
I wish I could have met your Dad. I am praying for you and your family. Much love - Shepp</b></font><br><br>
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Ramona posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
My sincerest condolences to his family. May God Bless them.</b></font><br><br>
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Jenny Coakley posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
MIchele and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so very sorry for your loss. Over the few years that we got to know you father, we could tell what a great man and wonderful Pop-pop he was. He will be missed by all that were lucky enough to have gotten a chance to know him.</b></font><br><br>
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Steve Pellettiere Jr. posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Please send my sincerest condolences to the Byrne family and friends affected by this loss.
Fondly,
SteveP.
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Steve Pellettiere Jr. posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Please send my sincerest condolences to the Byrne family and friends affected by this loss.
Fondly,
SteveP.
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Linda Klekner posted a condolence
Monday, August 21, 2006
Sadly I do not have any personal memories of this much loved man, however I do know how very much he was adored and respected by his loving daughter & my dear friend Michele. From her I learned that this wonderful man has earned his wings in God's Kingdom. He is now & always will be our angel. Please hear our prayers for Rich may he rest in peace. I ache in such sadness for my friend's loss, but rejoice in his everlasting peace. My love and prayers to the Byrne family.</b></font><br><br>
