Rodney Roy Riebsam
Born: Thu., Aug. 19, 1965
Died: Mon., Apr. 3, 2017
Visitation
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Fri., Apr. 07, 2017
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Fri., Apr. 07, 2017
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
3:30 PM Fri., Apr. 07, 2017
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
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Rodney Roy Riebsam, age 51, a resident of Pasadena, passed on April 3, 2017 at his home.
He was born on August 19, 1965, in Hampton, Virginia, to the late Helen and Norman Kenneth Riebsam. He graduated from Northeast High School, and then enlisted in the US Army in 1983, serving for 20 years until his retirement in 2003. He went on to obtain his Master's Degree from Strayer University, and worked as an analyst for the US Department of State for 13 years. During his free time he loved travelling, working out at the gym, and watching Ravens Football. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and most of all, loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Rodney is preceded in death by his sister Helen "Huddy" Langhor.
He is survived by his beloved fiancee of five years: Barbara Flannery; his two loving daughters Tiffany Eucare and her husband Robert, and Desiree Riebsam; his devoted son Nicholas; his two sisters Mary Cash and Rose Hartman; his two brothers Kenneth and Roger Riebsam; his two grandsons Joseph Dawson and Ryland Eucare; and his former wife Natalie LaForce.
Family requests friends visit on Friday from 11 to 1 PM and 3 to 5 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena. His funeral service will begin on Friday at 3:30 PM at the funeral home, during the afternoon visitation hours. A celebration of Rodney's life will commence from 5:30 to 9:30 PM at the Two Rivers Restaurant, Pasadena. All are welcome to attend, and feel free to express your condolences below as well.
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Carolyn and Vernon Batten
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Posted Mon April 03, 2017
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Dear family we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Rodney. Our prayers are with you all that God will give each one of you comfort and strenght.
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Freddy & Marrietta Ayuso
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Posted Wed April 05, 2017
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Rodney will be missed by all who knew and served with him. He will always live in our memories. Our condolences to the family.
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Rico
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Posted Wed April 05, 2017
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Deepest condolences on the passing of a great American & Patriot. May he rest in peace and God Bless all.
Rico
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CC
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Posted Wed April 05, 2017
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Condolences to your family and may you find comfort at this time.
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Leslie and Jeff andFamily
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Posted Wed April 05, 2017
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Dearest family we are extremely saddened To hear of Rodney's passing. Please find comfort at this time that Rodney is know with the lord.
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Doreen Palatka & Walter Brewer
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Posted Thu April 06, 2017
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Tiffany, Bobby & Rose...and to your entire family, our deepest sympathies. We only knew of Roy from Tiffany's stories of how great a man & grandfather he truly was. Peace to you all.
Love, Doreen & Walter
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Steve and Linda Crawford
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Posted Thu April 06, 2017
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You will be missed. A great friend. Rest in Peace Rodney.
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Amee Cartwrihgt
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Posted Thu April 06, 2017
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 STRUCTURED DESIGN IN RED AND WHITE was sent by Rodney's work family.
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Josh
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Posted Thu April 06, 2017
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My deepest condolences for Rodney's untimely passing. He was a great man with a wonderful laugh, and will be deeply missed.
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Bryan C. Calvert, Sr.
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Posted Thu April 06, 2017
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A true American and outstanding human being. This country needs more like Rodney. I still remember the first time we met over 38 years ago. Rest In Peace and God Bless You for your service.
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Bob and Teresa Barco
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Posted Thu April 06, 2017
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May God be with you (his family) during this time and give you the comfort only he can provide. There are no words to express our sorrow at the loss of such an amazing person. Heaven gained a new Angel. He will be missed! God Bless you!
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Russ
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Posted Thu April 06, 2017
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Rodney was a dear friend who touched everyone with his humor, candor, and honesty. We all will miss him and his laughter. We offer our heart felt condolences to his family. It was an honor to have had him in our lives. We are better having known him. Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.
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EJ
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Posted Fri April 07, 2017
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Rod and I met more than a decade ago, and from the beginning I knew him to be a man of deeds. I had the privilege of working with and for Rod. His love of family, country and his Ravens couldn't be denied. We lost a friend, colleague, and a one-of-a-kind. Our thoughts are with you.
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Barb
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Posted Fri April 07, 2017
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Rodney was a great American. He will be missed. Sorry for your loss.
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