Joseph R. Riess
March 5, 1936 ~ December 16, 2006
Joseph R. Riess, Jr. (age 70) of Vienna, VA, passed away on December 16, 2006, ending his courageous battle against cancer. Loving husband of Judith S. Riess; father of Katherine (Pierre) Irving, Julia (David) Wooten; stepfather of Steven (Kim) Shellnutt, Michael (Nancy) Shellnutt, Timothy (Claudia) Shellnutt, Richard (Tonya) Shellnutt and Mary Elizabeth Sargent; grandfather of 20; brother of Elizabeth Riess and Michael (Judy) Riess. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 12 p.m. Navy burial at sea. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Capital Hospice of Northern Virginia, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Fairfax, VA 22042 or Autism Speaks, 2 Park Ave., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016, www.autismspeaks.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to Judith and the children and grandchildren. May the memories of good and fun times remain with you. Love, Suzanne and David
Dear Judith and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe fought valiantly but now he’s at rest with God and he’s still around…as you look around and see all the kids and 20 Grandkids, you’ll see him in them.
Dear Ms. Riess and Family, We are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you. Your new Balmoral Neighbors, Kurt, Gina, Katie & Matthew Riegelman
My prayers & support go out to Judith and her family. J.R. was a friend and an icon. His individuality will always be with me. May fair winds and following seas be with him.
He will always be remembered.
Judith, Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Judith and Family,We have many memories of Joe,his Stetsons and boots,and wry sense of humor. Please know we,as you,shall miss him. We\\\’ll have you in our prayers.
Judith, Our deepest sympathy The world has lost a man of principle,integrity and the courage of his convictions. My association with him was memorable and rewarding.Thank you Joseph. GEC
Judy and family, now he\\\’s in a place where all his drives are long and straight; his approach shots are always on the green; and his putts are always in the center of the hole. We will miss him.